Flight Training Articles

CFI ACS Lesson Plans: Guide to Pilot Certification Success

The CFI checkride is one of the most demanding tests in aviation. You must demonstrate the ability to teach the material effectively, professionally, and in alignment with FAA standards. The differ...

Certified Flight Instructor Training: Pilot Certification

You've earned your commercial pilot certificate and you're asking, "What's next?" For many pilots, becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) represents the first step into a professional aviatio...

Certified Flight Instructor Lesson Plans: Pilot Certification Success

Ask any pilot about the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) checkride, and you'll hear it's "the hardest checkride in aviation." The statistics back this up; failure rates hover around 25%, significa...

Accelerated Flight Instructor Training: Fast Track

Become a certified Flight Instructor (CFI) faster with accelerated training programs. Learn about the benefits, typical timelines, and how to choose the right course.

Becoming an Air Force Reserve / Guard Pilot

Interested in flying for the Guard or Reserve? Don't know where to start? We break down the process...

Five Factors for Finding a Fantastic Flight School

Choosing a flight school is a big, often intimidating decision for the new pilot, so we've picked 5 of the most important factors to consider as you do your research...

Saving Money on Flight Training

Flying isn't cheap, and we all like to save money. Here are a handful of ways to help make that happen...

Time Building

Wherever you want to end up in aviation, it takes experience to get there. How you get that experience can vary. So, how do you efficiently get the hours you need to get you where you want to go...