WP: Density Altitude
What is density altitude? Density altitude is pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature. Temperature plays a massive role in determining aircraft performance. The hotter it…
WP: Takeoff and Landing Distances
“Are we gonna make it?” The purpose of takeoff and landing distance charts is to take the guesswork out of the amount of runway that…
FARs Explained Written Prep Part 1
Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) Fortunately, the chances of getting a speeding ticket in aviation are fairly slim! That being said, flying is the most heavily…
FARs Rote Written Prep 1
Rote memorization… here we go! If you are having trouble memorizing federal aviation regulations, we would recommend rewatching “FARs Explained”, and then returning to this…
WP: Airspace and Radio Knowledge
When you think about an air traffic controller, you most likely imagine someone sitting up high in a control tower directing traffic for takeoff and…
WP: Airport Operations
Outside of the signage, pavement markings, and ground-based aids discussed in the previous section; there are quite a few additional considerations to airport operations. In…
WP: Pavement Markings
Let’s take a look at airport signage, and how pilots know where to turn and where to stop! We’d recommend you download and print the…
WP: Instruments
Let’s dive in to the instrument questions you may be asked on your written test… Still have questions about aircraft instruments? Check out our Premium…
WP: Engine Systems
Let’s dive in to how an airplane generates thrust! We’ll dive more into aerodynamics later, but for now, let’s take a brief look at how the…
WP: Stability and Turning Tendencies
An airplane that is said to be inherently stable will require less effort to control The location of the CG with respect the center…