The award is bestowed upon pilots who have had 50 or more years of safe flying.
Flight Training
Taking a vacation to improve my flying
While many of the advantages of accelerated training may appeal to someone who is busy, or has an aviation career in view, it offers tremendous value even to recreational pilots who desire a high level of training and can set aside the time to immerse themselves in the curriculum.
Internalize the lesson
How do you best learn? Positive reinforcement? Admonishment for mistakes made? Writing and re-writing the lessons learned? And when you learn something, how do you internalize that lesson?
Sporty’s updates Instrument Rating course
Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course has been updated for 2025, with a number of enhancements, including the introduction of AI tools, new video-based training content, and test prep updates.
Creating a legacy of flight
As I look at the fabric of this flight suit that I am wearing, the threads woven into the colorful patches, I am reminded of the fabric of this life. I see countless threads woven together: My own father’s love of aviation and the sight of his Air Force flight suit, just like mine, and the almost identical flight suit of the naval aviator my son has become.
Trouble scheduling your check ride?
The Flight School Association of North America has compiled a list of DPEs who are willing to travel to help flight training providers secure practical tests.
Boldmethod launches new app for enhanced flight training
The app brings the features of the Boldmethod iOS app to Mac desktops and laptops, offering users access to daily feeds, challenges, courses, and an extensive library of training videos, according to company officials.
General Aviation Awards reveals local winners
The General Aviation Awards (GAA) has revealed the 2025 district honorees for Certificated Flight Instructor, FAA Safety Team Representative, and Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year.
TBM 850 sim debuts
one-G simulation has launched its latest flight training device, the one-G Tarbes 8, designed to train TBM 850 owners.