Being a professional pilot does not mean that you work for an airline or fly a jet. In fact, even a student pilot can be a professional. This is because ...

M = W * A Moment = Weight * Arm First, let’s look at what these words mean. Moment (also known as torque) is the rotational force applied to a ...

Whether you fly FSX, Prepar3D, or X-Plane, you will need a computer that can handle the graphics and still give a good frame rate. Frame-rate is the ...

I enjoy simulating emergencies for students. One of my favorites has to do with the oil pressure. As the student lines up the plane for takeoff I ...

You’ve just started the engine and you are about to go through your pre-taxi checklist. Then you spot a child running towards your plane. What do ...

After takeoff, it is best to stay above the runway and not drift to one side. Many students have trouble with this and the skill builds with ...

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In this video, I demonstrate why the VASI is not appropriate for VFR flight to the runway and a steeper approach should be used when possible. The post Is ...

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This simple tip will keep you from getting more lost and help you to find out where you are. The post Where should you go when you are lost? appeared first ...