When I was 15 years old I had a plan for where my life would take me. It was a very specific plan, one that I followed for many years with great diligence. Then, I took a turn in an unexpected direction. That new road led me here. To where I am now. To a whole new place where I feel comfortable and content.
Flight Training
New video series focuses on IFR flying
The AOPA Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released two videos in its Beyond Proficient: IFR Series. “Whether you’re instrument-rated or recently enrolled in instrument training, the videos offer tips and tricks to master complex instrument flying aspects,” officials said.
Applications open for Future Takes Flight Scholarship
The second annual scholarship will again provide $30,000 in educational funds, awarding six $5,000 scholarships to aviators across three categories: Two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education.
GA Awards reveals 2023 national winners
The awards for flight instructor, aviation technician, and FAASTeam representative of the year will be presented by the FAA at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.
New flight school opens at O38
A new flight school, TruFlight Academy, which specializes in helicopter flight training, has opened at Gundy’s Airport (O38) in Owasso, Oklahoma.
Bill Shea honored with Distinguished Statesman Award
William “Bill” Shea, founding director of the University of Nebraska Omaha Aviation Institute, was recently presented the 2022 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award.
Risk mitigation 101
How did a fatal mid-air collision happen? The answer to that question is not casual query. In a very real sense, our lives depend on finding the likely answer and including that knowledge in our future flying.
Six tips to becoming a good CFI
Anyone who is a CFI or wishes to become a CFI should take these few tips as the bare minimum commitment on their journey to becoming a truly effective, efficient, professional CFI.
Third annual State of Flight Training Survey takes off
“The information you share will provide important insights that help guide the way forward for your peers and partners in flight training,” company officials said.