While flight simulation has become an increasingly important tool in aviation training, many simmers and early-stage pilots struggle to understand how — and when — to translate that experience into real-world flight training, according to officials.
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CheckrideCalendar.com Introduced
Designed with input from DPEs, the calendar brings examiners a suite of tools to manage availability, schedule check rides with ATP Flight School, review applicant status and documents, view aircraft airworthiness and maintenance records, set preferences, receive real-time notifications, and more.
Distracted Pilot Lands Gear Up
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to lower the airplane’s landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact.
Picture of the Day: Sunset Over KPWK
Greg Robbins submitted this photo and note: “Sunset before leaving Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in a CJ4.”
Hangar Flying For Kids
Dr. Charles Aybar hopes to inspire the next generation through a new series of fiction books called Soaring Dreams, hoping they will spark imagination and creativity, as well as a passion for aviation.
Pilots Needed for Pups N Props
More than 100 dogs will be transported in the biggest relocation effort in Missouri and Minnesota history. But volunteer general aviation pilots are needed to make that happen.
Cactus Fly-In Prepares for Takeoff
More than 100 aircraft, including 40 antique and classic aircraft, flew in for the 2025 show.
Sporty’s Introduces the Smith & Wesson Captain’s Flashlight
The aviation flashlight features red and white LEDs.
Carb Ice Brings Down Bearhawk
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.