As I suspect many pilots around my age were during our childhoods, it could be fair to say I was partially raised by the original Top Gun movie, as well as by Microsoft Flight Simulator. As a result, ...

There are some flight lessons and ground lessons that, by their nature, should not be rushed or constrained to an hour. These are the foundational lessons, and they take as long as they take. Do not ...

Foundational flight and ground lessons, especially preflight inspections, must not be rushed; thorough and correct learning is paramount for safety and long-term proficiency. Mastering the preflight ...