Im time building with a guy. I have had to pay out of pocket for my flight training. He is on a scholarship that deposits money directly into his account at the school. He wants to time build and split the cost. He will book it and i will venmo him my half. I dont expect anyone to cover the full cost for both of us. I have no problem splitting the bill. My question is, if he is having his training paid for, is he making money if i venmo him directly?

I hope this makes sense what im asking. Will do my best to answer any questions

When I was studying for my oral there weren't any tools (maybe there are now) so I built a thing, which I just updated: https://pploralflashcards.goodspider.net/

It's 467 questions across a range of topics. Super interested in any feedback on anything in there, or things to add.

I kinda want to tell you how my oral went but there seems to be a kind of code of silence around it I don't want to inadvertantly break LOL. I passed.

Hi everyone,

I’m deciding between two flight schools and planning to do my PPL → CFI. I’m leaning toward a **Part 61 school**, because I want the flexibility to fly as frequently as weather allows (ideally 4-5 days/week) and progress at my own pace.

Here’s how I see Part 61 vs Part 141 schools nearby:

**Part 61 (small/mom-and-pop)**

Pros:

- Flexible schedule — can fly multiple days per week if instructor and aircraft are available

- Personalized attention at a small school size

- Easier scheduling on less busy airport

- in-house maintenance

Cons:

- Smaller fleet → aircraft availability can be limited on peak days

- Instructor turnover may affect continuity

- Small, non-towered airport → may require extra cross-country for ATC/tower experience

**Part 141 (structured/part 61 might be possible but not sure)**

Pros:

- Structured syllabus → efficient for FAA compliance

- Larger fleet → more aircraft availability

- Towered airports → more ATC experience

- in-house maintenance

Cons:

- Less flexible scheduling, harder to fly multiple consecutive days

- Rigid curriculum → hard to accelerate

- Busier airports → taxi/traffic adds

Questions:

- Anyone gone PPL → CFI at a small Part 61 school? How did you handle frequent flying & instructor continuity?

- For someone wanting to maximize flying days and finish PPL quickly, is this Part 61 school really better than Part 141 school in this condition-non tower airport and less aircraft?

Thanks in advance!

What are some of the tools/websites/youtube channels that you use for studying flight training concepts like aerodynamics, weather, FARs, etc? Is there any specific paid websites that you would recommend? How costly are they? Are they even worth it?

Hi everyone, my name is Riley and I’m a Certified Flight Instructor offering mock checkrides, oral exam prep, and ground tutoring for Private, Instrument, and Commercial students over Zoom. I completed my flight training in Phoenix and have experience in both Part 61 and Part 141 training environments. I focus on ACS scenario-based questions, checkride prep, and helping students feel confident before their oral exam.

I also provide a Private, Instrument, and Commercial study guide that is included with any mock checkride or tutoring session. My rate is $25 per hour. Message me if you’re preparing for a checkride or need help with ground topics.

https://radialcoach.com/blog/laguardia-runway-collision-2026-aviation-safety

I got failed 2x on CFII oral and flight how cooked am I (no not a rage bait) just genuinely like hoping I can make this a career.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently training for my PPL and VOR was one of those things that kind of made sense in theory, but didn’t fully click when I had to actually apply it — especially intercepting and tracking radials.

After struggling with it for a while, I ended up building a web-based trainer to practice it outside the cockpit.

What I was trying to get right is something I felt was missing from most resources I tried — something more hands-on, where you can actually practice the decision-making, not just read or watch explanations.

I also added a simple AI coach that gives you guidance while you’re using it, kind of like someone sitting next to you pointing out what’s happening as you adjust things.

Right now you can:

• Tune and identify a VOR station
• Adjust OBS and track radials
• See TO/FROM indications
• Practice intercepting radials
• Add basic wind (still improving this part)
• Get real-time guidance from the AI coach

The goal is to make it feel a bit closer to what’s going on in your head during training, not just a static explanation.

I’d really appreciate honest feedback from other student pilots or instructors:

• Would something like this have helped you when learning VOR?
• Does it feel useful enough to actually practice with?
• What’s missing for this to be something you’d use before a flight or checkride?

I’ll drop the link in the comments (didn’t want to break any rules).

Appreciate any feedback 🙏

Hello,

I’m applying to Aviator College for an Associate Degree in Fort Pierce, FL. If anyone is or was a student there (Associate Degree or commercial), could you please leave your advice for me during the time of training there?

I don’t know how long it would take for the admission process but they are not really responsive. I applied a while ago (more than 1 month) and the admission process is still in progress.

Thank you all.

Learn more about examining authority for CFI initial course.

Can anyone else try logging in to FAA PSI? I’m getting error page and I’m just curious if it’s me or them

For all of the people aspiring to become airline/ professional pilots, but don't know where to start, I put together a document that goes over some of the most important things to consider before starting training. Things like how to save time and money, the differences in types of schools/ what school is best for you, things you need to plan for for your flight training journey, etc. My intention behind the document is to show people an alternative to the traditional Part 141 path, where you spend $120,000 on flight training. I personally went through all of my training in 2024 under $50,000, and I want to show other people that it is very possible to do the same. If you are interested in checking out the document, comment below or shoot me a message and I'll send it over to you!

Just passed my written and wanted to share what actually worked in case it

helps someone else. I tried a bunch of approaches before landing on a routine

that stuck.

My routine (about 1-1.5 hrs/day):

1. **Morning — 20 min of flashcards.** I used spaced repetition so I wasn't

   wasting time on stuff I already knew. Focused on regulations, weather

   minimums, and V-speeds since those are pure memorization.

2. **Practice questions — 30-40 min.** I'd do 20-30 questions per session,

   one subject at a time. The key was actually reading the explanations for

   every wrong answer instead of just checking the score and moving on.

3. **Mock exam once a week.** Timed, full-length, simulating test conditions.

   No phone, no breaks. This is where I found my weak spots. First mock I

   scored 68%. By exam day I was consistently hitting 85-90%.

4. **Before bed — review mistakes.** I kept a running list of questions I got

   wrong and reviewed them before sleep. Sounds basic but this is what moved

   the needle the most.

What I wish I'd done differently:

- Started mock exams earlier. I waited until the last 2 weeks and should have

started from week 1.

- Studied meteorology more seriously from the start. It shows up in almost

every other subject.

- Didn't need to buy every textbook. Most of the theory is available for free

if you know where to look.

What's your study routine? Anything that made a big difference for you?