How Do New Flight Students Obtain Credentials?

Here's what you need to know about obtaining a TSA endorsement and applying for a student pilot certificate.
read more

Why Is Area Forecast Discussion Important for Preflight Planning?

The AFD is a vehicle for the forecaster to document technical reasoning behind the forecast they just issued.
read more

What If I Hit an Animal with My Airplane?

There is a procedure for that.
read more

Decoding the Weather

The goal of the coded form was to allow forecasters and observers to key in data quickly.
read more

How Is an Engine Failure Handled on a Boeing 777?

Considering that a Boeing 777-300 with GE 90-115 engines has a thrust rating of 115,000 pounds per side, the resulting asymmetric thrust from ...
read more

When Is It OK To Use Pitot Heat?

Pitot heat is an anti-icing device, not a deicing, so the prudent thing to do is to activate it when in flight and ...
read more

Does an Endorsement Cross State Lines?

Here's what you need to know regarding obtaining an endorsement and completing a check ride in different states.
read more

Am I Allowed To Review the Aircraft Logbooks Before I Rent?

Reviewing an aircraft's maintenance logbooks before renting is always a good idea.
read more

What Can You Do To Avoid an Incident or Accident?

FLYING's Pia Bergqvist explains the best strategy for avoiding a disastrous aviation event.
read more

Are There Any Amendment Criteria for a TAF?

When there’s a discrepancy, an aviation weather forecaster can make an update.
read more

Login

New to Flying?

Register

Already have an account?