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
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...Read More
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,...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
As summer quickly approaches, weather becomes more unpredictable. From pop-up thunderstorms to low-level haze, it can be difficult to remain in favorable visual conditions—especially over extended flights. If you are a VFR pilot looking to get more use out of your pilot certificate this summer, considerRead More
It’s no secret that aviation is an industry that lacks diversity. Just as there is a need and opportunity to increase the number of women involved in aviation, people of color find themselves underrepresented in many aviation careers. There are a number of factors contributing to the racial disparity in aviation fields, but they can...Read More
The Direct User Access Terminal System (DUATS), which has been providing weather services for pilots since 1989 shut down as of May 16, 2018, since the contract between FAA and CSRA has expired (part of a cost-saving measure at the FAA.) At its inception, DUATS was a state-of-the-art service, one of the first of its...Read More
