On Sunday, daylight savings time ended, and the reality of less daylight is evident in the colder weather we are experiencing. October’s blog article discussed frost and polished frost. November brings cooler nights and a higher likelihood for much of the lower 48 of experiencing freezing rain or even snow. If your aircraft is parked outside, you should inspect all the airfoils to ensure there isn...
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1-Minute Ground School – the Elusive Microburst
In this week’s 1-Minute Ground School, we will be discussing the elusive microburst. Don't be fooled by the name - there is nothing small about a microburst. Being caught in a microburst exposes an aircraft to immense windshear and can be catastrophic. Due to its significant downdraft, you will find that a small aircraft may not be capable of escaping a microburst. Let's dive into a description of...
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Coolest GA airports to visit for a Power 5 football game
This weekend kicks off the 2022 college football season. It is always the most exciting time of the year for fans who are optimistic about their team’s chances for the season. How many of you have plans to fly yourself to see a game this fall? Are you excited for a certain away game rivalry? I started pondering about the airports I have seen and the ones that seem fun to fly into. So, this week I ...
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Recognizing Innovation in Teaching

When one drives into Cross City, FL, the airport (KCTY) may not be too noticeable, but if you are a student in Michele Burke’s class at Dixie County High School, you will know about it. She teaches Aviation Sciences at Dixie County High School where students from grades 9-12 learn everything from aviation history and flying an airplane to building a drone capable of conducting mock roof inspection...
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New Gleim Online Ground School Launches
Cyber Monday 2020 Extended
$20 off Deluxe Pilot Kits with Online Ground School
FREE CFI and IA Renewal Course Upgrades
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10% OFF Online Training and Audio Review Courses
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Cyber Monday 2020
$20 off Deluxe Pilot Kits with Online Ground School
15% OFF Online Training and Audio Review Courses
15% OFF Gleim Aviation Training Books
10% OFF Flight Simulation Training Software
FREE CFI and IA Renewal Course Upgrades
Discounted Apparel and Gifts
Plus receive FREE UPS ground shipping to the 48 contiguous United States
Shop the Gleim Aviation Cyber Monday Sale
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Customer Appreciation Cyber Sale 2020
FREE Pilot Kit Upgrades
FREE CFI and IA Renewal Course Upgrades
20% OFF Online Training and Audio Review Courses
20% OFF Gleim Aviation Training Books
10% OFF Flight Simulation Training Software
Discounted Apparel and Gifts
Shop the Gleim Aviation Customer Appreciation Sale
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New Online Ground School for Private Pilot Launching November 17
Spirit of Aviation Training Sale 2020
Bringing EAA AirVenture Spirit of Aviation savings to you!
FREE Deluxe Pilot Kit Upgrade
$50 Savings on ALL kits with Online Ground School
FREE CFI and IA Renewal Course Upgrades
Discounted Apparel and Gifts
20% OFF Online Courses, Test Prep, Audio Review
20% OFF Flight Simulation Software*
20% OFF Gleim Aviation Bookstore
20% OFF Pilot Supplies and Apparel
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COVID-19 Assistance
Everyone, including the Gleim team, has been spending a lot more time at home, and it's been an adjustment.
As your trusted partner in training, we want to see you succeed, now more than ever. Take advantage of this extra downtime to become a safer pilot!
Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FREE Processing)
IA Refresher Course (FREE Unlimited Access Upgrade)
FREE Online Pilot Proficiency Co...
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Virtual Fly-In Aviation Training Sale 2020
We're bringing fly-in savings to you with the Gleim Aviation Training ONLINE Expo.
FREE Deluxe Pilot Kit Upgrade
$50 Savings on ALL kits with Online Ground School
FREE CFI and IA Renewal Course Upgrades
Discounted Apparel and Gifts
20% OFF Online Courses, Test Prep, Audio Review
20% OFF Flight Simulation Software*
20% OFF Gleim Aviation Bookstore
20% OFF Pilot Supplies and App...
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