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One of the most polarizing discussions among CFI candidates is the topic of lesson plans. Specifically, should you make your own?

The private pilot from a nontowered airport intended to fly to a towered airport to work on his radio skills while performing takeoffs and landings.

A new FAA AC cautions against performing a straight-in approach to a nontowered airport when there are other aircraft in the pattern.

Part of the challenge with night flight, according to AOPA Air Safety Institute, is that many pilots do not allow sufficient time to gain proficiency.

It’s rare that carburetor icing brings down an airplane in cruise flight, but here’s a detailed example.

Pilots must execute the basic blocking and tackling that supports the planning, communication, and coordination needed to avoid runway incursions.

The very precision and vividness of our many digital devices increases their salience and encourages us to act without thinking.

Stress comes from various sources and can distract us from any number of tasks in the cockpit. The only winning move is not to play.

There is no shortage of aviation books to read for every type of pilot out there. Find the best aviation books for your interests!

Night flying can increase risk, simply because there are things out there that can go ‘bump’. Spend some extra time on your planning, especially at airports.