

Emoji Pilot Training
Can you translate the following Emojis into their Aviation Training meanings? If not, ask a teenager.
The Death of Hobby Aviation
Could the repeal of Section 336 be the death knell for hobby aviation? We certainly hope not. However, the billions of potential value...


FAA drops complex aircraft requirement for Practical Tests
A recent rule change by the FAA allows applicants for a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane single-engine rating or a flight...


CFIs Fly FREE!
Attention Central Valley CFIs, Rood Ravens is proud to introduce the CFIs Fly Free program. If you are a CFI with active student(s) and...


Retrotyping Case Study: Printer Lid Hinge
In this case study we exam the repair of a plastic (abs) 3D printer lid hinge pin that broke off while attempting to change the filament...


Rood Ravens® Rapid Retrotyping Service
Has some broken plastic dingus got you down? Does it keep your drone, plane, or other thing on the ground? Does it have your production,...


Congratulations Eric Ladenheim!
Congratulations to long time customer Eric Ladenheim on his freshly minted instrument rating. Eric was surprised to find a hole gets...


Flying a C172 - Simulator vs. Right Seat
I got some valuable time in the right seat of a C172 outside of the simulator yesterday (KFCH Fresno 🛩️ O42 - Woodlake, CA). Special...


John Kelleher CFII Receives QSO Certificate.
Congratulations to John Kelleher CFII on his completion of the Rood Ravens® Qualified Simulator Operator program. John is currently...


Qualified Simulator Operator (QSO) Program
Attention Central Valley CFI's, Rood Ravens is introducing a new program that extends and enhances your flight instruction...