Aircraft Basics: How to Read an Airplane
You do not need to memorize an airplane to begin learning from one. Start by looking for the systems and surfaces that make every flight …
Index
Beginner
Aviation Weather: A Beginner's Reading Routine
Weather is not a box to check before a flight. It is part of every decision a pilot makes: whether to go, when to leave, what route is …
Flight Sim: Practice With a Purpose
A simulator is excellent for building curiosity and repetition. It can help you understand what controls do, recognize an airport layout, …
Ground School: A Practical Starting Point
Ground school is the knowledge side of learning to fly. It is not separate from the airplane: weather affects a planned flight, airspace …
How Flight Training Works
Flight training is not something you need to understand all at once. A useful first goal is simply to take an introductory lesson with a …
Your First Flight Lesson: Questions Worth Asking
An introductory or discovery lesson is a chance to see whether flying appeals to you. It is also a chance to learn how an instructor teaches …