Northstar VFR

JULY 6, 2025

We re-routed to a nearby airport with services, had a smooth flight, and turned it into a great diversion training opportunity. That experience really cemented for my student—and reinforced for me—that NWKRAFT isn’t just for checkride day. How to check: Use flight planning tools like ForeFlight, 1800WXBRIEF, or the FAA NOTAM search.

NOTAMs

Air Facts

MARCH 10, 2025

Its true that the Private Pilot ACS now allows EFBs to be used on checkrides, but show up to a checkride with your nav log on an EFB, and you’ll get the same questions you’ll get with paper. Its a must for the checkride. When I hear their complaints about paper nav logs, I hear something else. But theres more.

Checkride

Northstar VFR

JULY 7, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI Being a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is an excellent way to build flight time and grow as a professional aviator. 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. I am a much better pilot for it.

Checkride

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. Embraer Aircraft Services A complete line of apps to assist operators of Embraer aircraft with support and services, performance and flight planning.

Weather

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 30, 2025

Best Flight Calculator App 5. Sporty’s E6B Flight Computer Overview : A digital update of the classic flight computer, Sporty’s E6B Flight Computer delivers fast, accurate calculations without carrying a physical E6B or doing manual math in the air.

Pilot