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Your altimeter says 3,000 feet. Does that mean you’re actually 3,000 feet above sea level? Not necessarily. A barometric altimeter measures air pressure and translates that pressure into an altitude indication. The number you see depends on the pressure setting you enter, and how closely the atmosphere matches the standard conditions the instrument assumes. That’s why altimeter settings, temperature errors, and the different types of altitude are core topics in private pilot

If you’ve recently taken an FAA knowledge test, you’ve probably seen a confusing string of ACS codes on your PSI score report: PA.IV.C.K4 IR.I.C.K1e CA.I.E.K1 Most students have no idea what these codes actually mean — only that they correspond to questions they missed. We built a new free tool to solve that problem try it here! → FAA ACS Code Lookup Tool The FlightInsight FAA ACS Code Lookup Tool allows you to paste the ACS codes from your FAA knowledge test report and insta

The National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) has officially released its long-anticipated report on modernizing Part 141 flight training. You can read the full report here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FAA-2024-2531-0293 At 400+ pages, it’s not light reading but it’s a blueprint for the future of flight training in the US. One of the big ideas is a shift from rigid training syllabi to training that adapts to the strengths and weaknesses of the student population. This

Myth #1: VFR Flying Requires Seeing the Ground One of the most common misconceptions about VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flying is that you can only operate under VFR if you can see the ground at all times. This is simply not true. In fact, it's perfectly legal to fly VFR even when you can't see the ground, as long as you maintain the required cloud clearances and visibility. This type of VFR flight is known as "VFR over the top." In most enroute airspace below 10,000 feet, as lo

The Instrument Landing System (ILS) is one of the most common types of instrument approaches used by pilots worldwide. While each ILS...