Justin, a student pilot in Florida, writes: I’ve been studying the performance charts in my Cessna 172’s POH and was surprised to see a note on the short field landing table that said to add 45% to the figures for landing on grass. Why do you need more landing distance on a soft field? Shouldn’t the surface friction slow the plane down more than on pavement?
Flight Training
Sporty’s Introduces Private Pilot Checkride Prep Flashcards
Sporty’s has launched its new Private Pilot Checkride Prep Flashcards to help student pilots master essential aviation knowledge completely offline. Featuring over 320 instructor-reviewed cards, the new study tool covers everything from aircraft systems to weather.
The Most Important Documents in Aviation
Slash the 80% flight training dropout rate. Discover how a simple syllabus saves student pilots time and money while ensuring checkride success.
Nigerian Student Wins New Aviation Scholarship
NDT Quality Training and the Victor Kilo Fund are helping close the talent gap by awarding their first joint AMT scholarship to Samuel Eilija.
Sporty’s Introduces New Kneeboards
Sporty’s has launched a new line of Flight Gear kneeboards designed to keep pilots organized in the cockpit.
The Difference Between Anvils and Life Jackets
Arrogant social media responses hinder flight student success. Learn why seasoned aviators must abandon gatekeeping and prioritize pilot mentorship.
Pilot and Passenger Fatally Injured in Crash Following In-Flight Engine Issues
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude.
New Video Analyzes Loss of Propeller In Flight
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air Safety Institute has released an Early Analysis video looking at a recent incident with a Cessna 172S that included the loss of the propeller in flight.
New Tool Helps Master The Language of Aviation
Many student pilots drop out of flight training due to a hidden hurdle: The complex language of aviation itself. Keynomen is a new platform designed to solve this problem by offering structured, plain-English definitions and deep context for thousands of confusing aeronautical terms.