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10/20/2025

10/11/2025

Here are the Special Emphasis Items that they FAA gives to their DPEs.
https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID196850057820230104191048.0001
"This section discusses additional areas of consideration when conducting a practical test. Many of these special emphasis items are the result of accident investigation findings and statistical analysis of pilot operational errors."

09/28/2025

Looking to get your SOE Restriction removed? We have some instructions that can help.
https://aviaspire.com/soe-limitation-removals/

08/14/2025

AOPA has a Mountain Flying webinar coming up in a few days!

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7926905308804777228

08/07/2025

ALL CFIs! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!
"One major update is that all flight training providers (including those that train U.S. citizens) must register a provider account with Flight Training Security Program. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a final rule for the Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) that took effect on July 30, 2024."

49 CFR Part 1552
Flight training provider means—
(1) Any person that provides instruction under 49 U.S.C. subtitle VII, part A, in the operation of any aircraft or aircraft simulator in the United States or outside the United States, including any pilot school, flight training center, air carrier flight training facility, or individual flight instructor certificated under 14 CFR parts 61, 121, 135, 141, or 142;

LINK ALSO IN COMMENTS
https://www.fts.tsa.dhs.gov/home

08/05/2025

We see so many people treating Flight Reviews as just something they have to do. They are embarrassed to show that they have lost skills or have gaps in their knowledge. But studying for a Flight Review can really make you a better pilot!
Here is another FREE webinar! Highly recommended!

Flight Reviews Are Required by the FAA, but Careful Preparation Is Essential for Effective Relearning

Do pilots get safer and more skilled with the passage of time? Do more hours assure safety? Sorry, we all actually rust and need review and new learning to retain (or improve) our critical piloting skills. The FAA-required 24-month flight review is an absolute minimum. Usually, an hour of flight r...

08/05/2025

Another great free seminar.
"Everything Your CFI Never Taught You About Aviation Oxygen"
Topic: Learn How Using Oxygen In Flight Can Increase Safety And Sharpen Awareness, Why Following 91.211 Isn't Enough To Keep You Safe

The use of supplemental oxygen in the cockpit is generally not discussed in flight training except for the memorization of FAR Part 91.211. Oxygen usage is typically associated with higher performance, turbocharged aircraft flying, or flying over mountainous terrain. For most general aviation pil...

07/17/2025

We had a mechanic tell us this was OK. We don't use him any more. The FAA just shared this great article!
https://www.gajsc.org/approval-for-return-to-service/

07/16/2025

Did You Know?
You do NOT need to be a CFI to give SIC Type Rating Training!
Here is the FAA Legal Interpretation that explains it: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FAA000000000LEGALINTPR2016004PDF.0001

07/15/2025

Before you reach out to the FSDO with a question, try searching the FAA Legal Interpretation Database. There are more answers in here than you realize!

Legal Interpretations & Chief Counsel's Opinions The Office of the Chief Counsel has reviewed its policy for responding to requests for interpretation submitted to the agency from members of the public. Effective immediately, only those requests that present a novel or legally significant issue, as....

07/13/2025

Free Class!
https://cfibootcamp.kartra.com/page/FAA-Wings-2025