For those who aren't familiar with pilot training, here’s a simple overview: You’ll always start with your Private Pilot License. This is also referred to as VFR (Visual Flight Rules). You’ll learn to fly a plane based on your vision (during the day). The Federal Aviation Administration...
Is there a pilot demand? That’s the main question for those who consider becoming one. Why seek to fulfill your dream career if there are no jobs, right? In an article from Flight Training News, March 2017, there are some staggering data about the coming demand...
One of the most common fears people have about beginning flight training is that they don’t have what it takes to really fly. Will they be smart enough? Good enough at the controls? Will they struggle with ground school? Or will a fear of heights...
Ever wonder what’s in that bag that pilots carry? Why do they need so much stuff? And why do some pilots seem to get away with just a cup of coffee, while others carry a large, heavy bag? The truth is that pilots aren’t actually required...
There’s a serious pilot shortage right now in the United States, and there’s an even bigger shortage of pilots in Asia. In fact, due to the retirement of commercial airline pilots coupled with more strict training requirements, Boeing says we’ll need 550,000 more pilots worldwide...
Airplanes cost a lot to operate. From fixed costs like the cost of the airplane itself, insurance fees, taxes and registration fees to variable costs like fuel, oil and maintenance fees, a single airplane costs a lot to operate. Aircraft insurance rates are really, really expensive....
If you’re in Florida with us, then you know that we rarely see snow or ice, and a major snow event is virtually unheard of. But when you consider the impact that a snowstorm has on aviation, even people in Florida can be affected by...
In the airplane, there’s a checklist for everything: a preflight checklist, a startup checklist, a before takeoff checklist, a climb checklist, and many more. There are troubleshooting checklists and emergency checklists. But did you know that there’s also a checklist for pilots that assesses their...
“Your best teacher is your last mistake.” –unknown A student’s first solo flight is something that he or she will remember forever. It’s an accomplishment to be proud of, a confidence-builder and, well, it’s just fun! During their first solo flight, the student will fly a...
Social media can be a great networking tool for pilots. It's a great way to connect with other pilots, build industry contacts and it's a quick and easy way to keep up with the latest happenings at your favorite aviation companies. But it can also...
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