For Rajeev Pandey, a solitary tree near a pulp mill isn’t just a landmark, it was a classroom. He reflects on the hard-earned wisdom of his late flight instructor, “Cap’n John,” and the life lessons found during his flight lessons.
Flight Training
Picture of the Day: Great Flight Lesson
Joe Marszal submitted this photo and note: “Having a wonderful time!”
Dallas Flight School Launches Aerobatic Training Program
The Thrust Aerobatic Training Package delivers eight hours of specialized aerobatic and upset recovery instruction.
Bridging The Gap Between Flight Sims and Real-World Flight Training
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.
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.
FAA Seeks Public Input on Part 141 Modernization
Have ideas on how to improve pilot training? The FAA is hosting virtual meetings and accepting written comments through April 2026 to help modernize Part 141 regulations.
Picture of the Day: Start ’em Young
Randall Baxter submitted this photo and note: “My grandson working on level turns in my PA-24 near the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I reminded him to watch the ball. He replied: ‘But Pop I can’t reach the pedals’.”
The Three-Cue Rule: How Seasoned Pilots Avoid VFR Into IMC
A recent study reveals how experienced pilots use a “multi-cue integration strategy” to avoid VFR-into-IMC. By identifying specific triggers and following the “Three-Cue Rule,” pilots can make safer, proactive decisions before weather conditions become life-threatening.
Tennessee Flight Training Opens New Memphis Location
Tennessee Flight Training has opened a new location at Millington-Memphis Airport (KNQA).