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Most new student pilots now train behind a glass cockpit, and the Garmin G1000 has become one of the most familiar systems in general aviation. Instead of scanning a panel full of separate analog dials, you read flight information from large digital displays that bring...
When it comes to launching your airline pilot career, your logbook may qualify you for the position, but your resume and LinkedIn profile get you the interview. Recruiters and chief pilots review hundreds of applications for open positions, and they often search for candidates online...
Figuring out how to apply to flight school is one thing; navigating what comes after you apply is sometimes less clear. At Phoenix East Aviation (PEA), our admissions process is intentionally designed to be seamless and straightforward. Each applicant is connected with a dedicated Admissions...
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Planning for flight school is exciting, but it also involves a major investment of time and money. Visiting a potential school is the best form of due diligence. A discovery call can also reveal quite a bit about the school’s values and approach to flight...
Being able to fly at night is a critical skill for any airline pilot. When you’re flying through a night sky, the airplane may feel familiar, but everything looks different. A loss of outside visual references can be disorienting, and clouds and terrain can be...
Many factors can inform the ‘ideal’ flight school experience. Tuition and program length are natural priorities, as is the fleet, but location should not be treated as secondary. Overlooking where your future flight school is located could mean logging fewer flight hours or facing a...
For aspiring airline pilots, 1,500 is a critical number. It refers to the number of flight hours typically needed to earn an unrestricted airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate and can affect your ability to become a Part 121 airline first officer. At the same time,...
Before international students can begin flight training in the United States, they must receive approval from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This approval is obtained through the Flight Training Security Program (FTSP), a legal requirement for covered flight training. Understanding the FTSP international pilot requirements...
For many aspiring pilots, cost can feel like the biggest obstacle to starting flight training. The good news is that there are several ways to pay for flight school, and financing can be more flexible than many students expect. Understanding how to finance flight training...