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Best IFR Ground School Online

Flying Magazine

After earning your private pilot license, the next big step in your flying journey is obtaining an instrument rating. For many pilots, online ground schools are just as effective as in-person classes because they offer flexibility, affordability, accessibility, self-paced learning, and consistency.

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NTSB: Pilot Was Flying Too Low Before Hitting Smokestack in Idaho

Flying Magazine

The NTSB released its final report into the fatal April 2022 accident that occurred when the pilot was on approach to Burley Municipal Airport (KBYI). Company flight records indicated the pilot had flown to KBYI at least 12 times before the accident. Pilots are taught that an approach gradient of more than 3.0