Historically, the FAA pilot knowledge exam was widely criticized for being trivial and focused on rote memorization of often irrelevant details, failing to adequately assess practical safety or risk ...

You might fly regularly and still have no idea what a pilot actually does, and you’d be in good company. So in one sentence, here’s what a pilot does: They operate the engine and navigational controls ...

"Gouges," or profiles of DPEs' check ride tendencies, can help applicants prepare for specific DPE quirks but risk teaching the test rather than comprehensive flying skills. Many applicants struggle ...

From First Flight to Private Pilot! Follow Russ as he documents his journey from never flying to earning his private pilot certificate—and beyond! New videos every Friday to inspire and encourage ...

Since the release of the Private Pilot PTS and Oral Exam Guide in November was received so well by customers, Gleim has moved ahead with this product line and produced two more books: the Commercial ...

Amelia Joanna Brunt is a 21-year-old student in London who's qualified as a helicopter pilot. She grew up flying with her dad, who inspired her to get her private pilot's license. Brunt told Insider ...