Preparing for the Instrument Instructor FAA Knowledge Test

I recently took the FAA knowledge test for Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) and Flight Instructor Instrument (FII), and it got me thinking about the process of studying for an FAA knowledge test. In this week’s blog, I am going to walk you through my experience and give some tips for success as you prepare for your tests. In order to prepare for the exams, I used the Gleim Aviation FAA Knowle...

Posted on August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty

National Aviation Day: From Orville Wright to Space Flight, A Celebration of Aviation Accomplishments

In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed August 19th, the birthday of Orville Wright, the only living Wright brother at the time, to be National Aviation Day. In addition to honoring Orville and his late older brother Wilbur for their accomplishments in engineering the first airplane and successful powered flight, National Aviation Day also serves as a platform to inspire others to join...

Posted on August 17, 2018March 18, 2019 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty

How-To: Take the Guesswork out of Flying by Using Interpolation!

As a pilot, you should be familiar with the flight manual for your aircraft of choice. Aircraft flight manuals contain valuable information about how to safely operate the aircraft under various conditions, including performance charts that help the pilot better predict the behavior of the aircraft. The engineers that develop performance charts assume that the pilot is of an average skill level an...

Posted on August 10, 2018March 3, 2020 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty

Q&A With Flying Musicians Association Solo Scholarship Winner Nathan Nothelle

The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) is a nonprofit organization built on encouraging pilots to become musicians and musicians to become pilots. The FMA welcomes new members of all skill levels with an instrument or airplane. You can often find members of the organization congregating at aviation events around the country, most recently at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, hosting music jams...

Posted on August 3, 2018March 18, 2019 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty

Gleim Aviation 2019 Editions Now Available

Gleim Aviation is excited to announce the release of our 2019 Aviation Knowledge Test Prep materials. The changes and updates to our products reflect the FAA's recent modifications to the Airman Certification Standards (ACS). It is highly recommended that aviation enthusiasts studying to become pilots utilize the latest editions of the Gleim textbooks. Those studying with the Gleim Online Ground S...

Posted on July 27, 2018August 1, 2018 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty

EAA AirVenture: All Things Aviation Come to a (Cheese) Head in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

The Experimental Aircraft Association was founded by aviation enthusiasts looking to build their own airplanes. Their driving force was a desire to participate in the aviation world at large. Since its inception, the EAA has continued to support inclusiveness and encourages people to participate in aviation however they can. Their love for all things aviation can best be experienced at the annual ...

Posted on July 20, 2018August 1, 2018 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty

High School Musicians Fly Thanks to the Flying Musicians Association

No one has ever hopped in an airplane as a pilot in command for the first time and flown around the world. Just to obtain a private pilot certificate, one needs to complete at least 35-40 hours of flight training (the national average is 55+ hours completed before becoming certificated) in addition to the hours spent in ground school and studying for the FAA Knowledge Test. You've got to learn to ...

Posted on July 13, 2018March 18, 2019 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty

STEM Aviation Propels a New Approach to Learning

Can you still remember the 3 R's from your schoolyard days (reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic)? Of course! Even if it's been a while since someone mentioned them to you, how could you forget? Our children and grandchildren in school these days are learning a new set of letters: STEM. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and it comprises the backbone of our information-...

Posted on July 6, 2018March 18, 2019 by Paul Duty

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Logging Flight Time

One of the most basic tasks a pilot does is record flight time in a logbook. However, once you pass your check ride and are no longer logging “dual received” every flight, things can start to get a little complicated. When do you log time as PIC? What is the difference between acting as PIC and logging PIC time? What about SIC time or time as a safety pilot? When should you log cross-country time?...

Posted on June 29, 2018March 18, 2019 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty

Fly the Gleim Virtual Pilot Cockpit at FlightSimCon 2018

Gleim is touching down in Dallas, Texas for the FlightSimCon 2018! Hosted at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Saturday, June 23, & Sunday, June 24, FlightSimCon 2018 is the 6th annual aviation and flight simulation conference. The event is open to pilots and aviation enthusiasts of all ages and provides the opportunity for recreational and professional pilots and flight simulator enthusiasts to conn...

Posted on June 23, 2018November 26, 2019 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty

Protect Your Aircraft During Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is here. Hurricane season is the time of year when named tropical storms and hurricanes form in the Atlantic ocean. The season lasts from June 1st through November 30th and typically peaks around August and September. Last year we experienced an especially devastating hurricane season. From August to September, Hurricane Harvey battered southeast Texas with rainfall and subsequent...

Posted on June 15, 2018March 18, 2019 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty

2018 Airman Testing Updates

The FAA makes various changes and updates to knowledge tests several times a year. The Airman Certification Standards (ACS) documents typically are updated once a year, and reference materials are updated as needed. Gleim has you covered, so you won't have any surprises if you are instructing students or planning to take an FAA exam yourself. (more…)

Posted on June 8, 2018June 29, 2018 by Paul Duty

Paul Duty