One of the most common questions we get from students in the Gleim Online Ground School is how to interpret a segmented circle. Many people are confused by the segmented circle figures provided in the FAA Testing Supplement, or believe them to have errors, because they do not seem to have enough information to answer...Read More
Preparing for a pilot certification test can be stressful, but choosing exam preparation shouldn’t be. The team at Gleim Aviation designs exam preparation materials and supplements to prepare candidates for success. Here are some tips for choosing the best option for stress-free study! Gleim is proud to offer Online Ground School and FAA Test Prep...Read More
GAINESVILLE, FL – September 5, 2018 – Gleim Aviation is proud to announce the release of Overcoming the Fear of Flying: Unleashing Potential for Pilots and Passengers. This educational video, which was produced in association with Gleim Aviation, features Robert DeLaurentis, philanthropist and author of Zen Pilot: Flight of Passion and the Journey Within. In...Read More
The Part 107, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) regulations became effective on August 29, 2016. Part 107 created a new remote pilot certificate and streamlined the qualifying process to fly drones for many types of non-recreational purposes. The remote pilot certificate carries a new set of responsibilities for the droves of commercial operators, who are,...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
