Skyfarer Academy’s Podcast

Winter Flight Training: Challenges, Advantages, and Best Practices

Winter weather can impact the pace and consistency of flight training. In many northern regions, a significant portion of scheduled lessons may be canceled or delayed due to weather. For example, in a place like Michigan, nearly one-third of potential training days could be lost to weather in winter (and almost half for practicing maneuvers). Shorter daylight hours also limit after-work training opportunities, meaning student pilots often have to finish flying by late afternoon unless they incorporate night training. On the plus side, winter introduces conditions that build valuable experience.
 
https://blog.skyfareracademy.com/2026/01/08/winter-flight-training-challenges-advantages-and-best-practices/
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Pilot Training Insights Webinar - Skyfarer (Greg Brown, John Niehaus)

Join Greg Brown (National Flight Instructor of the Year, Flight Instructor Hall of Fame, author of The Savvy Flight Instructor) and John Niehaus (Founder of The Calm Cockpit Podcast, Corporate Pilot, and NAFI Eggspuhler Service Award recipient) for a conversation packed with real-world wisdom and practical guidance.
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How Much Do Air Traffic Controllers Make? A Detailed Look at Pay, Career Path, and What Influences Earnings in 2026

Air traffic controllers play a role in keeping the skies safe and efficient. They guide aircraft during takeoff and landing, monitor radar to maintain separation between planes, and communicate with pilots to ensure safe operations. It is demanding work, and the compensation typically reflects that.
https://blog.skyfareracademy.com/2025/12/16/how-much-do-air-traffic-controllers-make-a-detailed-look-at-pay-career-path-and-what-influences-earnings-in-2026/
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