So you've earned your commercial pilot certificate. Congrats! But before you start accepting every flight gig that comes your way, let's pump the brakes for a second. Earning your commercial[…]

We’re proud of the progress made across every part of our organization in 2025—from safety and training, to fleet growth, and global engagement. This year marked a series of meaningful milestones[…]

Crew resource management (CRM) is a safety training system that teaches pilots, flight attendants, and aviation professionals how to work together as a team to prevent accidents. Originally called[…]

Aircraft flaps work by extending from the wing's trailing edge to increase both lift and drag, allowing planes to fly safely at slower speeds during takeoff and landing. When pilots deploy flaps,[…]

Turbine Engine vs Piston Engine: Which Is Right for Your Aviation Goals?

Choosing between a turbine engine and a piston engine is one of the most important decisions you'll encounter in aviation,[…]

Dissymmetry of lift is the unequal distribution of lift across a helicopter's rotor disc during forward flight, caused by the difference in relative wind speed between the advancing blade (moving in[…]

Helicopter aerodynamics centers on one core principle: rotating rotor blades generate lift by creating pressure differences across their surfaces, just like airplane wings, but with the added[…]

Understanding aircraft weight and balance is one of the most critical safety skills every pilot must master. Whether you're a student pilot preparing for your first solo flight or working toward your[…]

If you're considering career training in aircraft maintenance, understanding the A&P license requirements is your first crucial step. The Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification is the[…]

An IFR flight plan is a mandatory document that pilots must file with the FAA before conducting flights under Instrument Flight Rules. It includes critical information such as aircraft[…]