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PlaneEnglish PlaneEnglish offers interactive communication training solutions. Air Force to better prepare all pilots

The flagship product, ARSim Aviation Radio Simulator and training curriculum, is widely used by general aviation pilots, flight schools and the U.S.

09/18/2026

Flight training isn’t cheap, but the right tools can help you get more value from every lesson and every hour in the air.

Here’s why these apps made the list:

⭐️ ARSim by PlaneEnglish
Practice realistic radio communications before your lesson, so you’re not spending valuable flight time figuring out what to say. Better preparation means more productive flights.

⭐️ Garmin Pilot
Plan your flights, review procedures, and stay organized before you ever start the engine.

⭐️ CloudAhoy
Debrief your flights after landing to identify what went well and where you can improve. Learning from each lesson helps you avoid repeating the same mistakes.

⭐️ Part Time Pilot Companion App
Keep your studying organized and review key concepts between lessons, so you can arrive prepared instead of using paid flight time to catch up.

⭐️ Sporty’s Pilot Training App
Build your knowledge on the ground, so you can spend more time applying it in the air.

The biggest money saver in flight training isn’t finding cheaper flights, it’s showing up prepared enough to make every lesson count.

Turn preflight practice into better flight lessons. Start your ARSim trial through the link in our bio. 🙌

Does a METAR still look like alphabet soup at first glance? 😅Instead of trying to decode the whole report at once, break...
09/15/2026

Does a METAR still look like alphabet soup at first glance? 😅

Instead of trying to decode the whole report at once, break it into smaller pieces and work through it in the same order each time.

✅ Start with when + where
✅ Then move through wind + visibility, weather + clouds
✅ And finally temperature + dew point + altimeter

With practice, those strings of letters and numbers start telling a much clearer story about the conditions at the airport!

Which part of a METAR takes you the longest to decode?

👉 Save this and practice the 4-step method with the next METAR you pull up before a flight.

Source: FAA Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28B), Ch. 24; FAA AIM 7-1-28. (faa.gov)

How is your program teaching radio communication? Let’s talk. PlaneEnglish is at the UAAaero University Aviation Associa...
09/15/2026

How is your program teaching radio communication? Let’s talk.

PlaneEnglish is at the UAAaero University Aviation Association Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo this week, talking with educators about dedicated radio practice and standard phraseology in flight training.

If you’re here, stop by; we'd love to hear how your students are learning these skills.

09/11/2026

That 1,500-hour reminder hits different when you’re just getting started. 😅😂

Student pilots, how many hours are in your logbook right now? 👇

09/10/2026

When cockpit workload spikes, even talking on the radio can suddenly feel harder. 😅

The key is to go back to basics: fly the airplane first, reduce distractions, use your checklist, and if you need a moment, tell ATC “stand by.”

You don’t need to rush! Give yourself the space to stay ahead of the airplane and communicate clearly.

👉 Save this checklist to review before your next high-workload flight.

Want to learn more? Stephen Pradarelli explores how stress affects pilots in this month’s From the Left Seat column. Read the article and sign up for the monthly newsletter at the link in bio.

First solo coming up? Make sure these five radio calls feel familiar before the right seat is empty. ➡️You don’t need to...
09/08/2026

First solo coming up? Make sure these five radio calls feel familiar before the right seat is empty. ➡️

You don’t need to memorize a perfect script. However, you do want to practice the calls you’re likely to make so you can focus on flying the airplane and listening to ATC.

And on initial contact, letting ATC know you’re a student pilot can help! The FAA recommends this identification so controllers can recognize that you may need additional assistance.

📌 Save this and practice these five calls before your first solo.

Want more practice before you’re flying solo? Build your confidence with realistic radio scenarios in the ARSim app. Link in bio to start your free trial.

Source: FAA AIM 4-2-3, 4-2-4

09/04/2026

Think you know your VFR cruising altitudes? 👀

The correct answer is...

✅ A: 0°–179°

When flying VFR more than 3,000 ft above the surface, magnetic courses from 0°–179° use odd-thousand altitudes + 500 ft — like 5,500 or 7,500 ft.

Knowing this helps you quickly choose the appropriate cruising altitude when planning a VFR flight!

Tag a fellow student pilot and test their knowledge. 👇

Class C coming up on your next flight? Here’s a quick refresher before you get there. 👌There’s a lot to keep straight wh...
09/01/2026

Class C coming up on your next flight? Here’s a quick refresher before you get there. 👌

There’s a lot to keep straight when you’re learning airspace, so having the key Class C details in one place can make preflight review a little easier!

Remember: Class C airspace is individually tailored, so always check the airspace depicted on your sectional chart.

What part of Class C airspace is hardest for you to remember?

📌 Save this cheat sheet to review before your next flight into Class C.

Source: FAA AIM 3-2-4

08/31/2026

Think you know the answer? This one catches more student pilots than you’d expect. 👀

✅ The correct answer is B. You must stop and obtain an explicit runway crossing clearance.

A taxi clearance, such as “Taxi to Runway 36 via Alpha,” only authorizes you to taxi along the assigned route. It does not authorize you to cross any runway unless ATC specifically clears you to do so.

This is one of the most important runway safety procedures to remember. Even if the runway appears clear, never assume you have permission to cross. If your taxi route takes you to a runway and you haven’t been told to cross it, stop short and wait for, or request, a crossing clearance. 👌

It’s a simple detail, but it’s one that’s commonly tested on the FAA knowledge exam and during a private pilot checkride because it helps prevent runway incursions.

Know someone who’s getting ready for their written or checkride? Tag them!

08/27/2026

Turns out, “flow state” is a lot easier to find when you’re not trying to remember your next radio call. 😅

Practice the radio on the ground, and you’ll have more mental bandwidth for flying in the air. That’s exactly what ARSim is built for.

Ready to make your radio calls feel automatic? Start your free trial through the link in our bio. ☝️

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