Zulu time is the global standard used in aviation to ensure everyone operates on the same reference time regardless of location. It is the same as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), measured from the Greenwich meridian in London, England.
Captain Stephen Austin explains how holding patterns work, including entries, timing, wind correction, and FAA procedures every instrument pilot must know.
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains how windsocks indicate wind direction and speed, and how pilots use them for safe takeoffs and landings.
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 Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains squawk codes, how ATC assigns them, and how pilots use transponders for radar identification.
Captain Judy Rice explains airspace classes from her circumnavigation of the Earth in a Citation jet.
Captain Stephen Austin explains the difference between VFR and IFR, including weather minimums, flight rules, and how pilots operate under each system.
Captain Judy Rice spotlights an Epic student navigating an FAA medical deferral.
Captain Judy Rice shares how to fly instrument approaches, including ILS, RNAV, and VOR procedures for safe landings.
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