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Pilot Guides & Study Resources

Clear, accurate explainers on the things pilots actually have to compute and decide — each paired with a FlightKit tool to put it into practice.

Preflight & performance

PAVE, IMSAFE, personal minimums, and a repeatable process for the hardest call in flying.

The formula, a worked example, and why high/hot/humid kills performance.

The sine/cosine formula, the clock rule, and max demonstrated crosswind.

Weight, arm, moment, and CG — with a worked example.

Decode an aviation weather report field by field, with flight categories.

Decode a forecast line by line, including the FM, BECMG, TEMPO, and PROB groups.

The full 14 CFR 91.155 table plus the 3-152 and 5-111 memory aids.

Route, checkpoints, headings, fuel reserves, and the nav log — step by step.

Airport symbols, the data block, airspace lines, terrain, and obstructions.

Dimensions, entry requirements, and equipment for every class of airspace.

The four W’s, towered and non-towered calls, mandatory readbacks, and the magic words.

The 40-hour minimum vs. the real average, a full cost breakdown, and how to finish faster.

FAR 61.87 explained — the pre-solo test, endorsements, and solo limitations.

Day, night, and IFR recency — and the three "night" definitions that trip everyone up.

What to expect on the practical test, the ACS areas, and DPE expectations.

Areas of operation, the K/R/S elements, and how you are graded.

Common DPE oral exam questions organized by area of operation.

Short, practical guides on weather, planning, and staying current. No spam.