The Pre-Flight Briefing - Pilot Shop Blog

Flying a traffic pattern at a non-towered airport can require more awareness and communication with other pilots than at an airport with an operating control tower.

Without air traffic controllers guiding you, it’s up to you and other pilots to manage the flow of traffic. But how exactly can you do that?

Don't worry! Because here’s a step-by-step guide to flying a traffic pattern.

We'll get you from base to final like a pro!

Figuring out the right headwind setup doesn't need to be a complicated process.

In fact, with just a few simple steps, you can figure it all out in minutes!

Pilots know how important it is to have accurate wind data, but not everyone is clear on how exactly to get that info without performing some pretty heavy calculations.

If you're one of those people, don't worry! This guide will walk you through it.

Pilot Mall is excited to announce the availability of Flight Outfitters' new and updated line of pilot bags! After 18 months of development, Flight Outfitters revamped their most popular bag, the Lift, giving pilots a sleek update while maintaining the functionality they love.

Welcome, pilots and aviation enthusiasts! Gear up for takeoff with a fresh batch of pilot supplies that landed in the PilotMall.com Pilot Shop this August. Whether you're a seasoned aviator or just getting your wings, we've got something to elevate your flight experience. Table of Contents PilotMall.com Next Gen Sound Silencer ANR Headset with Bluetooth Airman Certification Standards for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards Flight Instructor Instrument Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0 Flight Bag Flight Outfitters Aviator Backpack Flight Outfitters Charter Ops Flashlight MyGoFlight Flight Bag PLC Elevate Randolph Aviator Gunmetal Bayonet Nautical Blue...

Pilot Mall's Sound Silencer aviation headset has been a trusted choice for over a decade. We're thrilled to introduce the Next Generation Sound Silencer ANR Headset with Bluetooth.

Ask a pilot to name a common single-engine fixed-wing aircraft, especially one that is good to learn on, and the Cessna 172 will quickly rise to the top of the list. From the original first flight in 1955 to its latest model still in production today, the Cessna 172 has been a reliable, dependable, easy-to-fly aircraft that is appreciated by students and seasoned pilots alike.

In a cockpit that is increasingly becoming more and more digital, what apps makes the cut? Electronic flight bags (EFB), aviation calculators, weather, specialty apps, there really is an app for just about everything. Which top your list for best aviation apps? Are you on the lookout for some new favorites?

Motion sickness is a frequent issue among student pilots, often leading to nausea and general discomfort during flight lessons. It can be particularly frustrating for those determined to have a smooth training experience.

While the symptoms of motion sickness can be distressing, don't worry, it's a fixable problem. In this article, we'll share strategies that pilots in training can use to overcome "flight lesson nausea."

Almost everyone looks up when they hear a helicopter flying overhead, right? There’s a certain mystique about helicopters and the people who pilot them. Helicopters are fast, they’re agile and they can get into places that a fixed wing aircraft couldn’t hope to. Helicopter pilots conduct search and rescue operations, they airlift wounded military members out of hot zones, they provide aerial reconnaissance, civilian medical transport and more.

Are you ready? It’s extreme aviation trivia time. We’ve shared the list of the smallest aircraft in the world, and now it’s time to tackle the biggest. Get ready to pit your aircraft knowledge against that of your fellow pilots as you discover how much you each know about the largest aircraft in the world.

In this article, we will explore primary, secondary, and even tertiary uses for the items included in a pre-packaged medical kit. Like any emergency, sometimes we must think outside the box, so here we go.

By the time we’re done, you’ll know what med gear you have onboard your plane and how to use it plus have ideas for bonus items to add.

Once you discover your passion and purpose in life, it is exciting. Anything that stands between you and your goal is an obstacle that you want to plow through, often as quickly as possible.

So many of us work from home now, and we want the room we spend most of our weekdays in to reflect our personal style. Plus, even if you commute into the office or don’t have a desk job, it’s still nice to have a dedicated spot at home where you set up your computer and do focused online project work in comfort.

Flying for fun is great, but would it not be a wonderful feeling for both you and your pocketbook if you could get paid to do what you love? A commercial pilot certificate is the ticket to being eligible to fly for hire.

Was that an “m” or an “n?” Even today most of us have experienced the frustration of trying to communicate the spelling of our name, a street name, or other information over the phone only to have the other party not understand it. Now imagine living back in the early days of telephone when the connection was not remotely as good and the audio nowhere near as crisp as it is today.