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Practical notes for student pilots, instructors and flight schools.

  1. Training10 minute read

    Private Pilot Written Test: Subjects, Codes and Scoring

    The private pilot knowledge test by ACS area and code, the most-missed code in FAA data, how scoring and the test report work, and how to study to the ACS.

  2. Training10 minute read

    Part 61 vs Part 141 Flight Training: Which to Choose

    The real differences between Part 61 and Part 141 training: minimum hours, structure, cost, VA and visa eligibility, transfer credit, and who each path suits.

  3. Training10 minute read

    How to Choose a Flight School: 15 Questions to Ask

    Fifteen questions that separate a good flight school from an expensive one: fleet, instructor turnover, scheduling, pricing, pass rates and the contract.

  4. Training7 minute read

    FAA Written Test Changes in 2026: What Is Different

    What changed in FAA knowledge testing in 2026: embedded chart images, the PSI portal move, a corrected October 26 date, and what stayed the same.

  5. Training12 minute read

    How Much Does a Private Pilot License Cost in 2026?

    What a private pilot certificate costs in 2026: sourced ranges for aircraft rental, instruction, ground school, exams and gear, and what moves the total.

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