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.
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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.
Aviation Scholarships: The Gift of Knowledge
Captain Judy Rice profiles Epic’s 2021 aviation scholarship recipients.
Pilots as Mechanics: Should You Become Both?
Captain Judy Rice discusses why some pilots also earn an aircraft mechanic license.
Aeronautical Decision-Making: Pilots Making Best Decisions
Captain Judy Rice discusses aeronautical decision-making (ADM), risk management strategies, and how pilots make safe choices in flight.
Once Upon a Time: Filing a Flight Plan
Captain Judy Rice shares how the ICAO international flight plan form helped her as she flew around the world.
Captain Judy’s Corner: Flexibility is the Key to Safety in a Thunderstorm
Captain Judy Rice shares the challenges of flying safely in thunderstorms.
Captain Judy’s Corner: Aeromedical & Motion Sickness
Captain Judy Rice explains motion sickness and how to overcome it.
International Flight and Mechanic Students Can Earn College Degrees
Aviation expert Tony Perna explains how international students can transfer their Epic training for college credit.