Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains how crosswind landings are one of the most important, and sometimes challenging, skills in aviation. Every pilot must understand what is a crosswind landing, how to manage it, and when conditions exceed safe limits.
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains aviation stalls: causes, warning signs, angle of attack, and step-by-step recovery techniques every pilot should master.
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains the A-TOMATO=FLAMES mnemonic and the FAA-required VFR equipment every pilot must have before flight.
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains angle of attack, the critical angle, and how pilots manage AOA to prevent stalls and maintain safe flight.
Captain Stephen Austin explores the different types of aircraft, including airplanes, helicopters, jets, turboprops, and gliders, and how each is used in aviation.
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains what Dutch roll is, what causes it, and how pilots and yaw dampers correct this lateral-directional oscillation in flight.
Chief Operating Officer and Aircraft Mechanic Program Director Josh Rawlins explains aviation fuel types, including Avgas and Jet A, how they’re used, and why proper fuel selection is critical for safety.
Chief Operating Officer and Aircraft Mechanic Program Director Josh Rawlins explains how ailerons function, how they create roll, and why adverse yaw occurs in aircraft.
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains indicated airspeed (IAS), how it differs from true airspeed, and why pilots rely on it in flight.
Chief Operating Officer and Aircraft Mechanic Program Director Josh Rawlins explains pitot tubes, static ports, and how they provide accurate indicated airspeed in aircraft.
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