Flying Magazine

JULY 31, 2025

FAA endorsement: Yes Course length: 20 hours; learn at your own pace Subscription access: Lifetime Cost: $279 Other available courses: Private Pilot Made Easy ($279) , Commercial Pilot Made Easy ($279) , Radio Communication Made Easy ($149) , Airplane Maneuvers Mastery ($149) , Multiengine Rating Mastery ($99) , Garmin G1000 Made Easy ($149) , Checkride (..)

Checkride

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

The go-around is a maneuver tested during your private pilot checkride. The standards set for the private pilot checkride are found in the Airman Certification Standards , Area of Operation IV: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds, Task N: Go-Around/Rejected Landing. Wind shear can create landing hazards for all sizes of aircraft.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These maneuvers include an engine failure on takeoff, loss of lift on the wing during departure, en route, and approach, crosswind landings, wind shear scenarios, engine inoperative landings, low visibility landings, crash landings and evacuation. Checkrides are serious business, and failures can results in termination.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 30, 2025

LiveATC Overview : LiveATC lets you tune in to real-time air traffic control communications around the world, right from your phone or computer. WX Aviation Weather Overview : Tailored specifically for pilots, Aviation Weather is a one-stop app for aviation weather products, giving quick access to METARs, TAFs, and more.

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