Blog Archives

2023

March 30 : Southern Florida ADIZ Flying to the Dry Tortugas

2022

November 10 : Airfoil Icing
October 14 : Should You Fly With Polished Frost On The Wings?
October 7 : 1-Minute Ground School – the Elusive Microburst
September 9 : 1-Minute Ground School – Traffic Patterns
September 2 : Coolest GA airports to visit for a Power 5 football game
August 30 : Lithium-ion battery fires and containment bags
August 19 : 1- Minute Ground School – When and How to Glide
August 12 : Electrical fires in flight
August 5 : Oshkosh—Memories of a lifetime
July 29 : Summer Flying Series – Dehydration
July 21 : Summer Flying Series – Low-Level Wind Shear
July 15 : Summer Flying Series – Thunderstorms Part 2
July 8 : Summer Flying Series – Thunderstorms Part 1
June 30 : Summer Flying Series – Density Altitude
June 21 : Improving Drone Skills & Expertise

2021

July 16 : Opening the Doors to New Space Exploration
June 22 : Flight Simulation Association & FlightSimExpo 2021
May 13 : Recognizing Innovation in Teaching
April 30 : Igniting Aviation Passions at Sun ‘n Fun
March 16 : Women’s History Month: Celebrating Trailblazers in Aerospace and Aviation
February 26 : VFR Charts Now Publish on a 56-Day Expedited Cycle
February 5 : Gleim Honors African-American Aviation Pioneers
January 27 : New: Automatically Generate AvLearn Assessment Quizzes
January 12 : FAA Remote ID and other new rules for Remote Pilots

2020

December 24 : Holiday Greetings from Gleim Aviation
December 18 : Logging Time in the Gleim Virtual Cockpit® BATD
December 11 : Gleim Preflight Risk Assessment Matrix
December 4 : Virtual Workshop to Promote Safe Use of Drones
November 25 : Gleim Thanks You With Our Customer Appreciation Sale
November 17 : Gleim Launches Newly Designed Online Ground School
November 9 : Tips for Cold Weather Operations
October 30 : How to Use VFR Flight Plans and Flight Following
October 27 : Gleim Virtual Cockpit®️ BATD Instructor Operating Station
October 20 : Deciphering Key Elements in the Chart Supplement
October 9 : Let’s Review Runway Lines and Markings
October 2 : Inspiring Students at Aviation Kids USA STEM Day Event
September 25 : Four Types of Fronts
September 15 : Introducing the Gleim Virtual Cockpit® BATD
September 11 : Timeline of Events Never Forgotten on September 11, 2001
September 4 : Aerodynamics of Turns
August 28 : Clearing up Generational Misconceptions
August 19 : Celebrate National Aviation Day
August 13 : How To Refuel Your Aircraft At A Self-Service Station
August 7 : Hazards Associated with Hydroplaning
July 31 : Managing Stress in Aviation
July 24 : Getting to Know Your Airplane
July 17 : Gleim Releases 2021 Edition Private, Instrument, and Commercial Knowledge Test Prep Materials, FAR/AIM
July 10 : Hazards Associated with Microbursts
July 3 : What’s included in a Gleim Aviation Pilot Kit?
June 26 : Robert DeLaurentis, Zen Pilot, Completes Gleim Leg of Polar Circumnavigation
June 19 : NOTAMS: Know Before You Go
June 12 : Interactive E-6B Flight Computer Available Online for FREE
June 5 : Understanding Eights-On-Pylons and Pivotal Altitude
May 29 : Aerospace Center for Excellence Partners with Gleim to Produce Virtual Aviation Summer Camp
May 22 : How to Confidently Communicate on the Radios
May 11 : Flight Simulator Yoke Review and Compare
May 4 : FAA Issues SFAR for COVID-19 Relief
May 1 : What To Bring To Your FAA Knowledge Test
April 27 : The Blue Lever
April 17 : The Basics of Ground Reference Maneuvers
April 10 : The Basics of Stall Recovery
April 3 : The Basics of Straight-and-Level and Slow Flight
March 26 : How To Stay Proficient During Quarantine
March 24 : PSI Temporarily Closes FAA Knowledge Test Centers
March 20 : Sharing Flight Expenses
March 13 : Preventive Maintenance
February 28 : Managing Cockpit Distractions
February 21 : Guide to Student Pilot Endorsements
February 14 : The National Weather Service Marks its Sesquicentennial
February 7 : Overcoming Your Fear of Stalls
January 31 : STEM Aviation Education Soars at FETC 2020
January 24 : How Instructors Should Use ACS Codes on Knowledge Test Reports
January 17 : FAA Proposes Rules for Remote Identification and Tracking of Drones
January 10 : Recovering From Bouncing and Porpoising During Landing
January 3 : Practical Guide to the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program

2019

December 27 : Celebrating the E-6B’s 80th Birthday
December 20 : Revised Advisory Circular on “Instructions for Completion of FAA Form 337” Issued
December 13 : Interpreting Wind Components
December 6 : Preparing for Cabin Fever – Tips for the Pilot’s Winter Layover
November 27 : Five Tips To Save Money While Learning To Fly
November 22 : How to Conduct Thorough Pre and Post-Flight Briefings
November 15 : Teachers’ Excitement Abounds at 5th AOPA STEM Symposium
November 8 : Have You Considered an Aviation Career Outside the Flight Deck?
November 1 : Is an Airplane in a Constant Airspeed Climb or Descent in Equilibrium?
October 25 : Taking the Fear Out of Your First Flight
October 18 : 5 Tips for Maintaining Professional Relationships in Flight School
October 11 : UAA Fall Conference Ignites Enthusiasm in Memphis
October 4 : Celebrating Girls in Aviation Day
September 27 : You May be Current – Are Your Maintenance Manuals?
September 20 : Achieve Your Dreams of Flying while Keeping Your Day Job
September 13 : Airline Transport Pilot (2020 Edition) Now Available with Significant Updates
September 6 : Recreational Drone Pilots Rejoice! Get Instant Controlled Airspace Authorization with LAANC
August 30 : Best Practices for Flight Instructors Using Simulation
August 23 : ICAO Flight Plan Implementation
August 16 : High School Teachers Learn About Aviation Education at Embry-Riddle
August 9 : Mastering Crosswind Approaches and Landings
July 31 : Gleim Aviation 2020 Editions Now Available
July 19 : Celebrating 50 Years in Oshkosh with Legendary Aviators and Aviation Training Savings
July 12 : Protect Your Aircraft During Hurricane Season
July 5 : AvLearn: Must-Have Testing Management Solution for Educators
June 28 : Cade Museum Partners with Gleim for Learning to Fly Exhibit
June 21 : Arkansas Students Compete at International Drone Day Event
June 14 : Pilots and Aviation Enthusiasts Filled the FlightSimExpo 2019
June 7 : Tennessee Aviation Teacher Helps Students Find Their Path
May 31 : The 2nd Annual FlightSimExpo is Next Weekend in Orlando
May 24 : Ross Edmondson’s Trip Around the World
May 17 : FAA Announces New Requirements for Recreational Drones
May 10 : Pilots, Planes, and a Proclamation Pack the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering
May 3 : How to Convert a Foreign Pilot License to an FAA Certificate
April 26 : Join Gleim at the 2019 FlightSimExpo in Orlando, FL, June 7-9
April 19 : You Should Become A Ground Instructor
April 12 : Sun ‘N Fun Kicks Off Busy Flying Season in Lakeland, FL
April 1 : Gleim Takes on the Seas with the New Private Pirate Knowledge Test Prep
March 28 : Enhanced Airline Transport Pilot Book Increases Pass Rates
March 22 : From Filmmaking to the Flight Deck: An Animator’s Guide to Training in VR
March 14 : Celebrating Women’s History Month and Women in Aviation International
March 8 : FAA Partners with Kittyhawk to Overhaul B4UFly App
March 1 : If I Could Do My Flight Training Over: 5 Tips from Gleim Instructors
February 22 : FSANA Celebrates 10 Years of Flight School Support
February 12 : Step-by-Step Guide to the ADS-B Mandate and $500 Rebate
February 8 : The Future of Education Technology [Conference] is Brighter with Aviation
January 28 : Time Invested Applying for Aviation Scholarships Can Pay Off
January 23 : How to Renew Your CFI During the Government Shutdown
January 22 : Education Technology Soars with Gleim Aviation
January 18 : North Dakota Instructor Starts STEM Aviation Program, Shares Insights
January 11 : Choosing Your Flight School, Part 61 vs. 141 Training
January 4 : New Year’s Resolutions with Jayla, Student Pilot and Ninety-Nines Scholarship Recipient

2018

December 24 : 12 Days of Flight Sim: Logitech Pro Flight Multi-Instrument Panel
December 23 : 12 Days of Flight Sim: Logitech Pro Flight Autopilot Multi Panel
December 22 : 12 Days of Flight Sim: Logitech Pro Flight Switch Controller
December 21 : 12 Days of Flight Sim: Logitech Pro Flight Radio Panel
December 21 : How to Stay Safe During Winter Flight Operations
December 20 : 12 Days of Flight Sim: X-Plane Flight Training Course
December 19 : 12 Days of Flight Sim: X-Plane 11
December 18 : 12 Days of Flight Sim: Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick
December 17 : 12 Days of Flight Sim: Logitech G Pro Flight Rudder Pedals
December 16 : 12 Days Of Flight Sim: Logitech G Pro Flight Yoke System
December 15 : 12 Days Of Flight Sim: Custom X-Force PC
December 14 : 12 Days of Flight Sim: Gleim Virtual Cockpit Ultimate Set
December 13 : 12 Days of Flight Sim: Gleim Virtual Cockpit™
December 7 : AeroAngel Soars to Save Lives
November 30 : Hurricane Relief Efforts Inspire Volunteers to Pursue Pilot Training
November 21 : Five Tips to Save Money While Learning to Fly
November 16 : Teachers Take Flight at the AOPA High School STEM Symposium
November 9 : Veteran Don Culp: A Spark in Aviation Through STEM
November 2 : From the Cockpit to the Classroom: Teachers are Taking Up STEM Aviation
October 26 : Welcome to the AOPA Fly-In at Gulf Shores
October 19 : Meet the Brains Behind X-Plane and X-Force PC
October 12 : Recruiting a New Wave of Female Pilots
October 5 : Fast Track from CFI to Captain: What is Dave’s Secret to Success?
September 28 : Meet Jayla: Ninety-Nines Scholarship Recipient & Future Pilot
September 21 : How to Interpret Segmented Circles
September 13 : Tips for Choosing the Best Online Tools for Stress-Free Studying
September 5 : Zen Pilot Robert DeLaurentis Releases DVD to Overcome the Fear of Flying
August 29 : Remote Pilot Refresher Training Requirements
August 24 : Preparing for the Instrument Instructor FAA Knowledge Test
August 17 : National Aviation Day: From Orville Wright to Space Flight, A Celebration of Aviation Accomplishments
August 10 : How-To: Take the Guesswork out of Flying by Using Interpolation!
August 3 : Q&A With Flying Musicians Association Solo Scholarship Winner Nathan Nothelle
July 27 : Gleim Aviation 2019 Editions Now Available
July 20 : EAA AirVenture: All Things Aviation Come to a (Cheese) Head in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
July 13 : High School Musicians Fly Thanks to the Flying Musicians Association
July 6 : STEM Aviation Propels a New Approach to Learning
June 29 : Logging Flight Time
June 23 : Fly the Gleim Virtual Pilot Cockpit at FlightSimCon 2018
June 15 : Protect Your Aircraft During Hurricane Season
June 8 : 2018 Airman Testing Updates
June 1 : Should You Get an Instrument Rating?
May 25 : Black Pilots of America Change Perceptions of Aviation Through Diversity & Inclusion
May 16 : DUATS Service Ends – Use These Weather Resources Instead
May 11 : LAANC: Improving Safety by Removing Barriers to Compliance
May 4 : Visit Gleim at the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering
April 27 : Flight Training with Frustrating Students and Instructors
April 20 : PreFlight Aviation Camp – Preparing Girls to Take Off
April 14 : Flying Season Starts with the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In!
April 6 : Inspiring Aviators at the Nation’s Largest Celebration of STEM
April 3 : Gleim X-Plane Flight Training Course now Compatible with X-Plane 11
March 30 : Flight Schedule Pro Announces Integration with Gleim Aviation Syllabus
March 23 : 29th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference Kicks Off
March 16 : Study Tips for the FAA Knowledge Test
March 9 : Alaska Has More to Offer Than an Abundance of Flight Time
March 2 : Gleim Releases New Commercial Pilot Practical Test Prep Resources
February 23 : Share Your Aviation Passion as a Sport Pilot Instructor
February 16 : Do I Need a Remote Pilot Certificate?
February 9 : Q & A with Blue Skies Flying Services and Pilot Shop
February 2 : Making Money Using Drones in 2018
January 26 : Gleim Student Challenges the Pond through Preparation, Patience, and Persistence
January 19 : Soft Skills Prevent Hard Landings in a Competitive Pilot Job Market
January 12 : Barry Hyde: A Pursuit Against Pilot Negligence
January 5 : Learning to Fly at Home Saves Student Pilots Time, Money, and Frustration

2017

December 29 : Fire Department adds an Eye in the Sky with Drones
December 22 : Flight Instructors! Let’s Talk About Aviation English Language Standards
December 15 : SkyTrek Alaska Q & A with Jamie Patterson-Simes
December 8 : Gleim Aviation Supports Safety, Signs FAA Letter of Understanding
December 1 : Gleim Aviation talks Drones with High Springs Community School Ag Students
November 22 : Tuskegee Airmen Donate Gleim Simulators to Philadelphia High School for Girls
November 17 : Engaging High Schools to Teach Aviation at the AOPA STEM Symposium
November 10 : Using Veteran’s Benefits for Flight Training
November 3 : Puerto Rico Flight School Prepares for FAA Exam Sans Power, Internet
November 3 : NOTAMs: Getting Back to Basics
October 27 : Gleim Releases New Practical Test Prep Resources and Learn To Fly Booklet
October 19 : Eye to Eye with the Hurricane Hunters
October 13 : Oldest U.S. Aviation Explorer Squadron Celebrates 65 Years
October 6 : Q & A with LightSport Man
September 29 : Cool Commercial Pilot Jobs You May Not Have Considered
September 22 : 2018 Commercial and Airline Transport Pilot Knowledge Test Prep Now Available
September 15 : All Aviation All The Time
September 8 : Gleim Tours Aviation High School – a Global Leader In Aircraft Maintenance Technician Training
August 25 : Initial Data Supports Study Using Gleim X-Plane Flight Training Course, Virtual Cockpit
August 16 : Gleim Aviation 2018 Editions Now Available
August 11 : Hudson High Aviation Program Continues to Lift Off
August 8 : American Airlines Sponsors 50 First Lessons Giveaway with Gleim Partner School Global Aviation Center
July 14 : Scientist Uses Gleim X-Plane Course to Study Flight Simulation Impact on Pilot Training
June 15 : Gleim Aviation Publishes Remote Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep Book
June 9 : New Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC)
April 14 : Irvin N. Gleim Receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
April 3 : Gleim Aviation Launches Gleim Virtual Cockpit™
March 29 : Lift Off: GleimAviation.com Goes Live
February 24 : OGS and OGS 141
January 31 : Airline Transport Pilot Privileges and Requirements
January 31 : Commercial Pilot Requirements and Privileges

2016

July 20 : Instrument Rating Privileges and Requirements
July 20 : Private Pilot Privileges and Requirements
July 20 : Sport Pilot Privileges and Requirements