It is often said that experience is the best teacher. But learning from personal experience often takes time and results in inefficiencies along the way. That is why it is important to glean wisdom from others who have already accomplished the goals you are striving after. Many new flight students know they want to earn...Read More

Orlando, FL – The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) held its annual Flight School Operators Conference on February 13-15 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. More than 200 people representing flight schools, training centers, manufacturers, and suppliers from around the country attended the event to discuss the flight training industry and share information and...Read More

With 2019 well under way, we are in the last stretch leading up to the 2020 ADS-B Out mandate. In case you are not aware, the FAA published a final rule in May 2010 requiring all aircraft flying within certain designated airspace (largely the same airspace that requires a Mode C transponder) to be equipped...Read More

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...Read More

Some people would love to learn to fly but consider it out of reach financially. Many people who start flight training never finish for financial reasons. Are you in the process of flight training but stalled out for lack of finances? Perhaps you are successfully on your path to certification but financial assistance would be...Read More

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...Read More

We are thrilled to announce that Gleim Aviation will be exhibiting at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) next week in Orlando, Florida. This event has been bringing education professionals from around the world together for nearly 40 years to collaborate and discover the latest tech tools for the classroom. Booth #736 January 29-30, 2019...Read More

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...Read More

Have you decided that this year is the year you will learn to fly but don’t know where to start? If you asked your new smart device and are still confused by the different types of flight schools, fear not; we can help illuminate your path to finding the right flight school to fit your...Read More

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...Read More