Many flight schools prioritize speed over thoroughness in pilot training, leading to a high failure rate on check rides. To improve success rates, pilots should utilize a syllabus, the Airman ...

To my fellow CFIs: If you are asked to administer a mock check ride to a pilot applicant, make sure you know what is expected of you. The answer may vary. Sometimes you may be asked to strictly be in ...

Question: I am preparing for my commercial pilot check ride. I’m training under Part 61 and just reached the 250 total time requirement, of which seven hours was dual instruction in the steam-gauge ...