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FAA Approved Medications for Pilots

Aug 01, 2025 11:08 AM | Aidan Johnson
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....
male captain with female first officer reading checklist in flight deck

What is a First Officer on a Plane?

Jul 01, 2025 01:07 AM | Aidan Johnson
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...
a pilot holding an ipad with flight signals displayed on it.

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

Jun 16, 2025 15:06 PM | Jill Lehmann
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...
a notepad with pilot terms on it

Managing In-Flight Emergencies as a Pilot

Jun 13, 2025 15:06 PM | Jill Lehmann
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...
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A Guide for Flight School Transfers

Jun 07, 2025 20:06 PM | Jill Lehmann
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...