Instructors: How would you teach a student to perform a short field landing? What references would you use? What techniques would you employ? How would you know if your student was ready to be evaluated on the maneuver? Students: How would you prepare to perform short field landings? How would you review and practice the

How should we as aviation professionals respond to recent accidents? On January 29, 2025, about 2047 eastern standard time, a Bombardier CRJ700airplane operated as American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, to ReaganWashington National Airport and a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 “Black Hawk”helicopter collided midair over the Potomac River. Two days later, about 1806eastern standard

Was it a simple matter of pilot error? The evidence was clear that he knew about the ice and snow on his aircraft and that he was aware of the hazards associated with attempting the takeoff under those conditions. Perhaps the investigative team could simply go through the motions of evaluating the wreckage, interviewing witnesses,

Let us start with a few basic tips on how to pass your FAA Practical Test (Checkride). First, it is worth noting that it is just that, a practical test. Although memorizing acronyms, lists, and regulations may help you prepare (especially for the written test), the check ride is designed to evaluate your ability to

When your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) shares some knowledge or experience, it may help you pass the practical test (checkride). Of course, if that’s all it does it wouldn’t have long-lasting value. What would help you more is information that both helps you pass the exam and permanently enhances your