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There is a category of aviation knowledge that never appears in any document but gets passed down anyway. An instructor says it. A student writes it in a…
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There is a category of aviation knowledge that never appears in any document but gets passed down anyway. An instructor says it. A student writes it in a…
Reference: 14 CFR 91.155 and 14 CFR 91.157 VFR weather minimums are the flight visibility and cloud clearance values you must have to operate under visual…
You're briefing an ILS and the minimums line reads "413/24". Many helicopter pilots gloss right over that number and revert to a different approach. Fixed-wing…
You might be used to looking at an Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) chart and seeing a Final Approach Fix (FAF). Although you will find the majority of…
Flight instruction is a crucial aspect of helicopter pilot training, and the role of a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is of utmost importance. A CFI must…
We're pleased to announce that the maneuver lessons in the helicopter CFI binder have been completely revised with updated information and custom-made…
The road to becoming a helicopter pilot can be very convoluted. Information on the subject can be sparse and confusing, and most of all it can be hard to find…
Studying for the CFI oral checkride is a massive undertaking that should not be underestimated. But it is not a mystery either. The FAA publishes exactly what…
Typing up a lesson plan on your own is no easy task. It involves lots of research to accrue accurate and concise information. To make a lesson plan even…