ATP Checkride: Complete Guide to the Airline Transport Pilot Certification
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains the final step in earning the Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
Flight School
Warm Fronts: Formation, Characteristics, and Flight Implications
Understanding warm fronts is essential in aviation meteorology. Whether you’re preparing for a cross-country flight or reviewing a weather briefing, recognizing how a warm front develops and how it will affect flying conditions can significantly improve a pilot’s decision-making and safety.
Aviation Stalls: Definition, Causes, Types, and Recovery
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains aviation stalls: causes, warning signs, angle of attack, and step-by-step recovery techniques every pilot should master.
Understanding Holding Patterns: A Pilot’s Guide
Captain Stephen Austin explains how holding patterns work, including entries, timing, wind correction, and FAA procedures every instrument pilot must know.
What is a Dutch Roll? The Aircraft Maneuver Every Pilot Should Know
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.
What is a checkride for pilots?
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann describes what a pilot checkride involves, how to prepare, and what examiners expect during the oral and flight test.
How to Become a Commercial Pilot in 2026: The 16-Step Guide
Aviation author and expert Mike Thompson provides a complete step-by-step guide to becoming a commercial pilot, from private pilot license to building flight hours and earning income.
The Role of Women in Aviation: Past, Present, and Future
Captain Stephen Austin highlights the achievements of ten women in aviation and how they shaped the skies from early flight to today.
VFR Pilot Rating vs IFR Pilot Rating: What is the difference?
Captain Stephen Austin explains the difference between VFR and IFR, including weather minimums, flight rules, and how pilots operate under each system.
My Personal Top Workplace: An Epic Career
Captain Judy Rice reflects on her aviation career and her time at Epic Flight Academy.