For the first solo cross-country, CFIs often have learners fly to an airport previously visited with an instructor, where they must demonstrate PIC abilities, diverse navigation (pilotage, dead ...

A student pilot's first solo endorsement must strictly follow cFAR 61.87, which mandates demonstrating satisfactory aeronautical knowledge through a pre-solo test and proficiency in 15 specific flight ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A local nonprofit is taking action to show teens in the Valley that the sky is not the limit for their dreams. As he geared up, 17-year-old Josiah Bohanon talked about doing ...

The Heiress to the Throne has successfully completed 'la suelta', her first flight piloting the Pilatus aircraft. The ...

Question: I'm training to be a CFI, and I'm wondering how you know when your learners are ready to go on their first solo cross-country flight? I know about cFAR 61.87 that covers solo requirements ...