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CFI Requirements: What You'll Need To Become One

Northstar VFR

What I thought I knew about flying when I first passed my CFI checkride is so much less than what I understand today after being a CFI for almost two years. Instructing has provided me a valuable opportunity to deepen my knowledge and be better prepared to fly professionally for the airlines. Light bulbs were going off left and right!

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10 Apps Every Student Pilot Should Be Using in 2025

Inflight Pilot Training

Features: Wind correction angle and ground speed calculator Time-speed-distance and fuel burn tools Density altitude, pressure altitude, and true airspeed calculators Crosswind component calculator Unit conversions for altitude, distance, speed, temperature, and pressure Night-time calculator for determining official night flight time Use Case : Best (..)

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Flighty This app was designed with airline passengers in mind to help track flights using the latest iOS app display and notification features. Jeppesen Flight Deck Pro Jepp’s modern offering for the commercial airline market provides digital charts, moving map navigation, weather, D-ATIS and company-specific charts and documents.

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How to Perform a Go-Around (The Right Way)

Pilot Institute

Example of a Preventable Accident A prime example of when a go-around could’ve prevented an accident is in the case of Southwest Airlines Flight 1455. Private and Commercial Pilot ACS Standards During a checkride, you must perform a go-around. Effects of atmospheric conditions on a go-around, such as winds and density altitude.

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Why Flying Cloud Airport Is the Best Place for Flight Training in the Twin Cities

Inflight Pilot Training

The Twin Cities are home to a major airline hub (MSP), multiple military installations, aerospace manufacturers, and a vibrant general aviation community. These skills are indispensable not just for checkride success but for future flights into busier airports and controlled environments.

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