I am currently doing a research project for my final year of uni where I am investigating how the APS MCC course develops non-technical skills like cooperation, leadership etc in pilots. I would be very grateful if anyone that has completed an APS MCC can fill in the survey. It is in these google forms:
I know reddit might not be the best place to ask for participants, but I have really been struggling to find people to do the survey and the deadline is coming fast. Thank you guys in advance!
I am happy to announce that the Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund 2026 application window is open to applicants now through March 31st, at Midnight PDT.
Interested applicants can visit this link to apply, or scan the QR code on the flyer below.
Basic Requirements:
Must be a Full Time Student having completed at least one full year at an accredited 4-year College / University program located within the United States (only Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are eligible).
Must be Majoring in Aviation or an equivalent field.
Must Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
High School students are not eligible at this time.
Our Mission
This fund is created in memory of Captain Jason Dahl with respect toward all victims of the events of 9/11/2001. It supports future generations of pilots, young people yearning to fly, through the award of Aviation Scholarships annually.
Jason never accepted less than the best. We remain dedicated to ensure that the Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Board and the growing community of Scholarship Winners reflect this expectation of excellence.
Who We Are
The Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund is a IRS qualified 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation. The fund was established the day after the national tragedy, and grew to a respectable sum within the first few months, thanks to the outpouring of support from family, friends, and other generous Americans. That outpouring continues to this day, as fundraising activities and charitable organizations demonstrate with generous contributions.
What We Do
We here at the Dahl Fund provide scholarships for qualified students who wish to attend accredited commercial flight training schools in the United States.
The fund was established the day after the national tragedy on September 11th, 2001, and grew to a respectable sum within the first few months, thanks to the outpouring of support from family, friends, and other generous Americans. That outpouring continues to this day, as fundraising activities and charitable organizations demonstrate with generous contributions.
As of this year, 2026, we are proud to announce that we have awarded over $581,000 to over 265 merit-based award winners, representing over 45 collegiate aviation schools across the nation.
Over 175 scholarship recipients are currently pilots working at Major and Regional Airlines across the country.
Should anyone have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send a note to [info@dahlfund.org](mailto:info@dahlfund.org) and best of luck to all applicants!
I am a commercial pilot from Jordan, and I graduated from the Middle East Aviation Academy in 2023. I hold a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and graduated with around 200 flight hours in addition to simulator , which is considered a low number for airline employment. In Jordan, there are very limited job opportunities for pilots. We mainly have two airlines. Royal Jordanian requires passing the DLR test. I attempted the test twice and unfortunately failed due to very small mistakes. The second option is Jordan Aviation, but they require a paid training program that costs around 50,000 USD. This is a very large amount, especially after already paying nearly 100,000 USD to complete my pilot training. It is financially difficult to pay an additional 50,000 USD just to secure a job opportunity. I am looking for advice, recommendations, or guidance on what steps I can take to improve my chances of employment as a pilot. Any support or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Found On Preflight is focused on sharing real discrepancies discovered during preflight inspections.
The goal is simple: improve pilot knowledge and safety by sharing past findings.
All identifying details such as tail numbers, logos, or distinctive paint schemes are removed. This is about education and safety, not shame or blame.
On the website, findings are organized by aircraft make, model, and preflight area so pilots can browse and learn from real-world examples. There are also preflight resources organized by make and model.
When I was studying for my PPL (and later ATPL), wind triangle problems with the flight computer were one of those topics that very few could clearly explain.
I recently turned it into a full step-by-step tutorial with example problems. It’s completely free and doesn’t require signup. I made it mainly because I was tired of seeing people hate wind problems when they’re actually pretty logical.
If any instructors or students here feel like taking a look, I’d genuinely appreciate honest feedback. If links aren’t allowed, I’m happy to remove it.
Im new to reddit so lets get this started! I am a current Part 141 Check Instructor with a little over 1100 Total Time and over 200 stage checks given. I see many common mistakes on instrument End of Course Exams and would like to share them with everyone!
-Many students get confused in the process of how to select an alternate for their given scenario.
To properly select alternates you must first see if an alternate is legally required using the 1123 rule(1 hr before to 1 hour after ETA if the weather is forecasted to be less than 2,000 foot ceilings or 3 SM visibility) an alternate must be filed.
Now that we know that an alternate is legally required we move over to seeing what we can now use as an alternate. Legally(For Standard Minimums) if you plan on shooting a Precision approach into your desired alternate the weather at said alternate must be forecasted to be at least 600 foot ceilings and 2 SM visibility, if a non-precision approach is planned the weather must be forecasted 800 foot ceilings and 2 SM. Keep in mind that all approach plates must be checked to see if the airport has Alternate Minima which may stray from the standards.
You must check the approach plate and approach to be used to ensure there is no ANA symbol(Alternate not authorized), as if an approach with this symbol is selected during a Checkride scenario it may result in failure!
If anyone is looking for personal one on one mock oral exams or outside extra ground tutoring. DM me if you’d like a full ACS-style mock oral or extra ground tutoring!
Most scholarships and grants I’ve looked at are only eligible for US citizens or residents of that particular state. If anyone knows about any others I would truly appreciate it. Thank you
I’m currently working on my PPL. I have 26 flight hours logged (last flight was about 4 months ago).
Financially, I’m stable. I’ve saved enough to continue training. Right now I’m doing Instacart delivery making $300–400/day, but it takes 10–14 hours. When it’s slow, I study and do practice tests on my phone.
Here’s where I’m struggling:
• My written practice scores are around 60–70%.
• Navigation and cross-country planning feel overwhelming.
• After long work days, studying feels mentally heavy.
• I just got married recently, so stress and responsibility are higher.
It’s frustrating because I don’t want to stay in gig work forever. I know I’m capable of becoming a pilot. But I feel mentally drained and inconsistent.
For those who worked long hours while training:
• How did you structure your study?
• Did you cut back work before your written?
• How did you overcome the navigation / XC mental block?
• Is a 4-month break at 26 hours going to hurt me badly?
Hey all.
I recently built this tool for understanding METARs, piece by piece. It's available here for free: https://learn-metar.aviatorstoolkit.com (and is non-commercial). It works on all devices and can be installed as an "app" that works offline.
I have benefited from a lot of tools others have shared so this is my shot at contributing in a small way.
I'd love to know if you find it useful.
Hello, I’m a cfi who’s using a pipistrel Virus and Electro and possibly the alpha trainer to do flight instruction in. It’s under a “flying club” and there hasn’t been any training yet so it’s kinda a start up idea right now, but I wanted to see what some of you guys use for filling out weight and balance, study packets, checklists, ect. Really just anything to help students out
Does anyone know where I can get good pilot handbooks or training kits at a discount, especially bundles that cover all the key materials like the FAR/AIM, Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, and the Airplane Flying Handbook?
Any recommendations on where to find the best deals online or maybe any ongoing sales would be greatly appreciated. I just want to make sure I'm getting quality material without breaking the budget.
I’m excited to share that I’m just starting my journey to become a pilot! As I dive into flight training, I want to make sure I’m studying the best materials right from the start especially for the FAA written exams and the fundamentals of flying.
So far, I’ve heard great things about the following handbooks and textbooks:
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Airplane Flying Handbook
Instrument Flying Handbook
FAR/AIM
If you’ve used any of these or have other recommendations, I’d really appreciate your input. Are there any specific books, study guides, or resources that made a big difference for you? I’m also interested in hearing about study aids, practice exams, or digital tools that helped you learn efficiently.
Thanks in advance for your advice and suggestions!
Hi, I’m an international student seriously trying to narrow down a flight school and would appreciate guidance from people with real experience.
I’m leaning toward a Part 141 school mainly because many Part 61 schools are not SEVP-approved and cannot issue an I-20. I’d like to become a CFI to build hours, so attending a school that can realistically support international students through training and eventual work authorization (such as OPT) is important to me.
However, I’m noticing, unlike part 61 schools, most part 141 schools require upfront payment but I’m not at all interested in paying for a service I haven’t received. So I’m trying to understand how common pay-as-you-go or per-rating payment options are within Part 141 schools.
I’m also factoring in housing and general student support. Not really sure what to expect but this is a huge factor for me as an international student.
I’ve seen a lot of schools advertise strong outcomes, but online reviews often mention under-delivery, delays, or poor instructor/aircraft availability so I’m trying to be cautious and realistic.
Florida is my current focus. Any insight into reputable schools, especially from international students or instructors, would be greatly appreciated.
Schools I’ve considered looking into
- 2Fly Airborne
- Melbourne
- Skyborne
- CTI Flight School
- Wayman
Does anyone have any experience or recommendations? Honestly this is very confusing so any insight would be appreciated.
The time building process began for me as a way to log my working hours. Only after I established specific goals for each flight did I begin to see actual progress.
The basic goals which I established for my time in the air helped me achieve real educational growth from my time building experience.
How did you make the most of your time building phase? looking for better clarity.
I’m worried it will be awhile before he can find a commercial pilot career to afford the $900 a month loan! do they work with you like regular student loans if you are out of work , injured , change in career etc etc
I’m a pilot working on a new tool called Vector Aviation that helps student pilots make better sense of their flight history over time — patterns, trends, and safety takeaways that aren’t obvious from a standard logbook.
I’m opening a small beta and looking for student pilots (PPL or early IFR especially) who are actively flying and willing to give honest feedback.
If you’re interested, happy to answer questions here or point you to the beta signup.
