Home > Blog  > You Might Be an #AvGeek if…
Blog

You Might Be an #AvGeek if…

By Erica Johnson on Nov 20, 2013 08:11 AM |
  1. You look up without hesitation when you hear an airplane engine overhead.
  2. You say “wilco” when your boss tells you to do something.
  3. You say “affirmative” and “negative” instead of “yes” or “no.”
  4. You say “your controls” when you hand the TV remote to your roommate.
  5. You have something on your car that says “I’d Rather Be Flying.”
  6. You know what this means: KLAX 181753Z 1818/1924 00000KT 6SM HZ BKN025 BKN200 FM182000 26010KT P6SM BKN250
  7. TAFs and METARs are your primary source of weather, even when you’re not flight planning.
  8. You’ve subconsciously created an engine-shutdown checklist for your car. Gear- PARK. Lights- OFF. Air Vents – CLOSED. Windows- UP. Seatbelts- OFF. Ignition- OFF.
  9. Your internet home page is DUATS.com.
  10. You sit at the end of a runway and watch airplanes for fun.
  11. You get annoyed when people don’t use the phonetic alphabet.
  12. You’re the only one in your family that thinks the movie “Airplane” is still funny.
  13. Your Christmas list includes foggles and instrument-themed coasters.
  14. You have a model airplane collection.
  15. You listen to live ATC feeds online when you can’t be at the airport.



Read More Posts Like This

Close up shot of PEA Cessna 172 Tail. Blue stripe with red P in PEA
Blog Do You Need a College Degree to Become a Commercial Airline Pilot? Brock Willes | May 08, 2026

Ready for your dreams to take flight? If you’re envisioning a career as a commercial airline pilot, you might be wondering: “Do you need a degree to be a pilot?” The simple answer to this question is no; the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not...

Close up shot of PEA Cessna 172 Tail. Blue stripe with red P in PEA
Blog How Much Does Flight School Cost? A Complete Breakdown Brock Willes | May 08, 2026

When researching the path to becoming a commercial pilot, prospective aviators often discover that the estimates for flight school vary widely, from tens of thousands to well over six figures. The lack of clarity about this gap can make it difficult to plan, compare programs,...

Close up shot of PEA Cessna 172 Tail. Blue stripe with red P in PEA
Blog International Flight Student Success at PEA: From Visa to First Officer Brock Willes | May 08, 2026

The process for international students to become U.S. airline pilots can be complex, but the pathway is well-defined. As one of the leading flight schools in Florida for international students, Phoenix East Aviation is prepared to support you at every stage of the process, equipping...