Flight School & Pilot Training Resources
Aviation news, tools and tips on how to become a pilot, build a career in aviation and make the most of VA benefits for flight school.
- Charles Palmer
- January 26, 2026
Aeronautical Decision Making, often called ADM, is one of the most important skills a student pilot develops during...
- Charles Palmer
- January 23, 2026
Circling Approaches: The Art of Staying Flexible in Instrument Flying Among instrument pilots, few procedures inspire...
- Paul Wynns
- January 16, 2026
Using a 529 plan for flight training is now one of the smartest, most tax-efficient ways to become a professional...
- Charles Palmer
- December 11, 2025
For every student pilot, the final milestone before earning a Private Pilot Certificate is the checkride. It is the FAA...
- Paul Wynns
- December 7, 2025
Flex Air offers a number of Flight Training Financing options, but we are not part of the Sallie Mae program. We've...
- Eddie Erdmann
- September 18, 2025
By Eddie Erdmann – Executive Director of Business Development, Flex Air
- Charles Palmer
- September 9, 2025
What is a PIC? A brief discussion about definitions, responsibilities, and logging Knowing who the PIC is on any flight...
- Charles Palmer
- August 13, 2025
How the "One Big Beautiful Bill" helps students finance flight training H. R. 1, signed into law on July 4th, 2025 is a...
- Charles Palmer
- August 12, 2025
Over the course of my 20 years in the Marine Corps, I saw some pretty significant changes in how Marines transitioned...
- Charles Palmer
- July 18, 2025
Landing an aircraft is an essential skill for every pilot; it demands precision and practice, especially when dealing...
- Paul Wynns
- October 14, 2024
What Are V-Speeds and Why Are They Important? V-speeds are standard terms used to define airspeeds that are critical...
- Paul Wynns
- July 21, 2024
Understanding how to read a windsock is an essential skill for every pilot. Windsocks, also known as wind cones,...
