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FAA Approved Medications for Pilots

For millions of people worldwide, prescription medications are an essential part of maintaining health and well-being. Yet for pilots, medication use comes with careful examination. Every prescription goes through intense evaluation to see how that specific medication might affect a pilot’s physical and cognitive ability....

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Newsletter From Small Town to Big Skies: Meet Lainie Zinser

Meet Lainie Zinser, a passionate young aviator from a small town in Wisconsin. “I started flying when I was 16 years old at a small Part 61 school 40 minutes away from my home,” she shares, reflecting on her early start to her aviation journey....

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Blog What is a First Officer on a Plane?

Flying a plane is a tremendous undertaking. There are many things to keep track of before and during a flight—such as looking out for inclement weather and monitoring aircraft systems to ensure that the plane is operating safely. Fortunately for the captain, they don’t have...

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Newsletter Above & Beyond: Yukta Ganotra’s Journey from Dream to Instructor

Meet Yukta Ganotra, a passionate female pilot with an inspiring journey that began as a childhood curiosity and led her to the flight deck of her dreams. She was born in Delhi and raised in Hyderabad, India. Her fascination with aviation began early – “big...

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2025
Blog F-1 & M-1 Visa for International Students Pilot Training

Interested in training to become a pilot in the United States? International students who want to attend flight school in the U.S. must apply for either a F-1 or M-1 Visa. These nonimmigrant visas allow you to obtain your pilot license in the U.S. through...

Blog Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

Aviation is a dynamic and ever-changing environment where safety is paramount, and at PEA, students receive the highest level of flight training to navigate these changes with confidence. To ensure pilots are equipped with the most current information about flight conditions, the Notice to Airmen...

Blog What Are Some Professional Advancement Opportunities for Airline Pilots?

The horizon isn’t just a boundary–it’s an invitation. For aspiring pilots, the sky seems like an endless world of possibilities. Whether one may envision themselves in the flight deck of a commercial airliner, or flying down a more unconventional path, their journey all begins the...

Blog Managing In-Flight Emergencies as a Pilot

Every pilot must be ready for the possibility of an in-flight emergency. While rare, these situations do occur, with medical emergencies happening in approximately 1 in every 604 flights. Other potential emergencies include system failures, adverse weather conditions, and security threats. By undergoing proper training...

Blog The Benefits of an In-House Checkride for Flight School

Checkrides test a pilot’s proficiency and knowledge, validating their ability to safely operate an aircraft. This exam is normally administered by an FAA examiner who has to come to the flight school for the test. But, PEA students have the opportunity to take an in-house...

Blog A Guide for Flight School Transfers

Switching flight schools can be a pivotal decision in advancing your pilot training, whether you are working towards your Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or another training qualification. This change may provide access to enhanced training facilities, more experienced instructors, or a program better aligned with...