Always fascinated by aviation, Gail Franks took almost 30 years to earn her private pilot certificate, but only because she was immersed in another aspect of aviation: Building her own airfield.
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FlightTyme.com updated
Formerly known as GoAirplane.com, FlightTyme.com has upgraded its reservation system for flying clubs and flight schools, adding new features, such as an Aircraft Dispatching System, Aircraft Squawk tracking, and flight reservation approval, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: First flight lesson at just 8
Kenneth Fogle submitted this photo and note: “My 8-year-old grandson August is getting his briefing for his flight around the patch in my C182F. We are on the taxiway at Geauga County Airport (7G8) in Ohio.”
2023 Remote Pilot Test Prep released
Aviation Supplies & Academics is now shipping its 2023 Remote Pilot Test Prep book and Test Prep Plus, reflecting the latest information to prepare for FAA Knowledge Exams.
Flight Training Survey opens
Pilots who fill out the 2023 Flight Training Experience Survey from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association are eligible to receive prizes.
DPE Symposium lands in Phoenix
Flight School Association of North America will host the event Oct. 11-12, 2022.
Tips for student pilots to get to the checkride
You finally soloed! Congratulations. Now the real work begins towards earning your private pilot certificate. Use that momentum, and these tips, to complete your journey to becoming a pilot.
The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School updated
The sixth edition has been updated to include advances in aviation fuel, battery technology, and improved weather services available to pilots.
Free app could increase DPE availability by 20%
About one in five FAA practical tests fail to even start due to the applicant’s inadequate experience or endorsements. Using the free SAFE Toolkit app could eliminate this waste of time, according to officials.