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    Preparing CFI applicant

    Looking at preparing my first CFI applicant, does anybody have any advice or good materials in regards to this. Obviously first time, so wanna make sure I do it properly and am well prepared before starting.
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    Weather knowledge advice

    So I’m having some issues with understanding weather theory, specifically pressure systems, air masses, and fronts. For example, I’m having some issues with understanding why low pressure systems rotate counterclockwise, I know it’s due to the cortisol is effect but not exactly sure how it all...
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    SDF Approaches

    I was wondering if an aircraft that has just a standard VOR/LOC receiver and antenna would be able to shoot an SDF approach or if it would need a specific SDF receiver for that. I thought I read somewhere in the AIM that they all operate on the same VHF freqs. Thanks
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    Piper arrow gear system

    For those of you familiar with the Piper Arrow gear system, I am looking for a good explanation as to how the Low pressure control, high pressure control, and bleed air hole function. I always thought of them as check valves, but if the hydraulic fluid is returning to the reservoir via the LP...
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    Categories of ILS

    Looking for some information or references that will tell me the differences between CAT I, II, and III ILS approaches. Like who can do which one, required equipment and required weather. Thanks
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    VFR on top

    If I depart an airport on an overcast day and contact approach and request to go VFR on top, and they say VFR on top approved. Does that mean I am cleared to climb through IMC to get to VFR on top? Or do I need to pick up an IFR clearance?
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    Cylinder displacement

    Is the 360 in an engine code IO-360 the displacement of each individual cylinder or the displacement of all the cylinders combined?
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    Can I be an airline pilot?

    Can I still be an airline pilot even if I don't enjoy flying that much? I already have my private, I had a little fun with that, but it wasn't the most exciting thing. Job outlook for pilots looks great currently and I'm already enrolled at an aviation college and will be starting instrument...
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