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What is Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)?

Aeronautical Decision Making, often called ADM, is one of the most important skills a student pilot develops during...

Circling Approaches

Circling Approaches: The Art of Staying Flexible in Instrument Flying Among instrument pilots, few procedures inspire...

How to Use a 529 Plan for Flight Training (Tax‑Free)

Using a 529 plan for flight training is now one of the smartest, most tax-efficient ways to become a professional...

What Is the Private Pilot Checkride? A Complete Guide for Student Pilots

For every student pilot, the final milestone before earning a Private Pilot Certificate is the checkride. It is the FAA...

I own a flight school, so I applied for a Sallie Mae Flight Training Student Loan

Flex Air offers a number of Flight Training Financing options, but we are not part of the Sallie Mae program. We've...

What is a PIC?

What is a PIC? A brief discussion about definitions, responsibilities, and logging Knowing who the PIC is on any flight...

How the "One Big Beautiful Bill" helps students finance flight training

How the "One Big Beautiful Bill" helps students finance flight training H. R. 1, signed into law on July 4th, 2025 is a...

Understanding DoD SkillBridge in the Marine Corps

Over the course of my 20 years in the Marine Corps, I saw some pretty significant changes in how Marines transitioned...

Mastering Crosswind Landings: Techniques and Tips for Pilots

Landing an aircraft is an essential skill for every pilot; it demands precision and practice, especially when dealing...

Pilot's Guide to Aviation V-Speeds:  Vx, Vy, Va, Vs, Vfe, Vmc, Vno, Vne

What Are V-Speeds and Why Are They Important? V-speeds are standard terms used to define airspeeds that are critical...

How to Read a Windsock: Pilot's Guide to Wind Cones & Windsocks

Understanding how to read a windsock is an essential skill for every pilot. Windsocks, also known as wind cones,...