Learn to Fly Week returns May 13-18, 2024, with 15 free webinars. New topics for 2024 include getting started with helicopters, aircraft options for flight training, and training with FAA-approved flight simulators. All webinars are free to attend, but online pre-registration is required, according to EAA officials.
Flight Training
Children’s book born from family’s love of aviation
Her love of flying was inspired by her father, but the idea for her new book was from her son, who proudly proclaims to the world “My Mama is a pilot.”
High school program creates pilots
During the two-year program, the high school students earn their private pilot certificate and instrument rating — at no cost to their families.
Washington D.C. pilot wins King Schools/NAFI scholarship
Eric Heigis will use the scholarship to become a certified flight instructor and plans to continue to pay it forward, dedicating his time to Young Eagles and the Civil Air Patrol — both as an orientation pilot and as an instructor for cadets and senior members.
A twin tale of the challenge of earning your wings
It took eight CFIs, three flight schools, and several canceled appointments for their check rides, but twins Sean and Wells Muraskin prevailed, earning their private pilot certificates in March 2024.
King School releases free course on how to use the E6B
Noting that many student pilots struggle to comprehend a manually operated E6B, the course features Martha King explaining how to “master the infamous ‘Wiz Wheel,'” according to King School officials.
King Schools releases new private pilot course
“This new course ensures that student pilots show up prepared for each flight lesson…and showing up prepared means less time required in the airplane to master each maneuver, saving time and money,” said King Schools CEO and Co-Owner Barry Knuttila.
Questions from the Cockpit: Fake weight
Becky, a student pilot in Florida, writes: I’m fully caffeinated and working my way through Chapter 10 of the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge to get my head around this weight and balance stuff. I just encountered “standard weights.” The good book says that standard weights are “established weights” and “should be used if actual weights are not available.” Then the first thing on the list is gasoline at 6 pounds per gallon. Huh? How can the weight of gas be a mystery? It weighs what it weighs…right?
Redbird and the RAF Partner on educational resources for backcountry flying
Identifying a shortage of training materials that support pilots in developing their skills in off-airport, backcountry, and recreational flying, the organizations are creating a catalog of resources covering topics such as practical flying skills and habits, planning and preparation, basic survival and first aid, and gear recommendations and usage.