Aviators make specific and crucial calculations before, during, and after flights, and they often use an E6-B flight computer to make these calculations easier. In this series, we’ll focus on how to use an E6-B, a mechanical, nonelectronic flight computer. This aviation slide rule uses rotating
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is rolling out a new NOTAM system called the NOTAM Management Service (NMS). Most of the changes are happening behind the scenes, but the system still matters any time you check NOTAMs before a flight.
The FAA isn’t changing what NOTAMs
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If you currently fly a drone—whether recreationally or under Part 107—it’s worth taking a look at how FAA drone enforcement is changing.
For a long time, the FAA leaned heavily on its compliance program for unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). If something went wrong and wasn’t intentional or dangerous, the focus
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Whether you’re just starting your flight training or already soaring high, connecting with aviation organizations can open doors to valuable resources, mentorship, and career opportunities. From pilot associations and veteran groups to maintenance, business, and diversity-focused organizations, there’s a network waiting for you.
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Your application is often your first impression, and in aviation, attention to detail and professionalism are everything. From the way you format your documents to the accuracy of your information, how you present yourself reflects directly on your judgment and reliability. Treat your application with the
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Spatial disorientation (SD) remains one of aviation’s most persistent human factors and, according to the FAA, plays a role in approximately 80% of aviation accidents. It can affect any pilot, regardless of experience. The FAA’s recent InFO 26003 emphasizes the importance of comprehensive SD training for
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If you’re early in your flight training, icing might feel like a “future problem” reserved for instrument pilots and turbine aircraft. In reality, understanding anti-icing and deicing equipment is essential for every pilot—including student pilots flying basic training airplanes. Icing affects performance, control, and safety, and knowing how your aircraft
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The perception that all pilots must have perfect vision is an enduring myth, but is it true? Many types of pilot certificates are available, and as medical technology improves, so do the possibilities. Don’t misunderstand, we won’t be certifying blind pilots any time soon, but the image of an eagle-eyed
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