Orlando, FL – Educators from around the world attended the 39th Future of Education Technology Conference, which was held January 27-30, 2019. Conference goers marveled at the latest technology on display to incorporate in the classroom. Smart boards, 3D printers, robots, software, and countless hands-on STEM activities were on display, all designed to streamline life in the classroom and inspire ...

Flight Instructor certificates are valid for 24 calendar months. CFIs have several options to renew their instructor certificate in accordance with 14 CFR 61.197. The two most common methods are to renew on the basis of activity or by completing a Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC). Completing a FIRC is by far the most widely used. How Do I Renew My CFI During the Government Shutdown? Reg...

Having just returned from winter break, Thomas Sando, Aviation Instructor at Williston High School in Williston, North Dakota, is launching his second semester teaching aviation. His students are getting a head start as pilots with the school’s new STEM Aviation program, and we wanted to share his success! What is STEM? Thomas spoke with Gleim about teaching high school aviation and shared some ...

As 2019 kicks off, we challenge you to take charge of your own flight training goals and seize the day to prioritize them. This past September, we introduced you to Jayla Johnson,17, who is pursuing her pilot certificate while balancing high school, playing sports, and preparing for college! Although Jayla’s flight training is taking longer than she anticipated, she is making progress toward her g...

Are you feeling overworked in the simulator? Reduce pilot workload with the Logitech Pro Flight Autopilot Multi Panel. This fully functioning autopilot control panel allows you to manage the flight deck just like the pros. The LED display integrates seamlessly with the flight simulator software so that any changes made with the panel are immediately reflected onscreen. Simply select the desired he...

Pilots use a multitude of dials and knobs to change settings on radios, talk with Air Traffic Control, and navigate the aircraft, but these functions can be challenging to integrate into flight simulation without the proper hardware. Instead of trying to adjust the equipment depicted on screen using clunky mouse clicks or keyboard controls, you can use real buttons and knobs just like in an actual...