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As the saying goes, “the sky is not the limit—it’s only the beginning.” This idea resonates deeply with every student who steps through the doors at Phoenix East Aviation. It’s a reminder that in aviation, the opportunities truly are as wide as the sky. Every...
The skies over Wittman Regional Airport were nothing short of spectacular this past July as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 welcomed aviation enthusiasts from all over the world. The world’s largest fly-in convention drew an astounding 704,000 attendees from July 21-25, superseding last year’s total of...
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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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...