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Private Pilots Could Fly Without a Medical Certificate

Apr 08, 2014 10:04 AM | Erica Martin
Initial flight training may get a little bit easier for private pilot students. On April 2nd, the FAA announced that the organization would push forward with the rulemaking process for “Private Pilot Privileges without a Medical Certificate.” The move is a response to a joint...
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This Month, It’s All About Women

Mar 11, 2014 08:03 AM | Erica Martin
For women pilots, the idea of being in a man’s world isn’t all that difficult to bear. Women in the aviation field today aren’t complaining because they don’t have equal rights. They aren’t necessarily being treated unequally or facing a large amount of resistance. The...

5 Must-See Air Shows for 2014

Jan 13, 2014 09:01 AM | Erica Martin
If there’s one thing America does well, it’s hosting airshows. With air show season just around the corner, we take a look at some of America’s best air shows: 1. Sun ‘n Fun April 1-6, 2014 Sun ‘n Fun is the biggest aviation event in...

Your First Flight: What to Expect

Jan 07, 2014 09:01 AM | Erica Martin
The idea of flight training can be intimidating for many. After all, you’ll be in charge of a large flying machine that has a lot of buttons and twice as many things that can go wrong. With all of the rules and important things to...

Top 10 Gifts for Student Pilots

Dec 09, 2013 09:12 AM | Erica Martin
1. An airplane Okay, so an actual airplane might be a little expensive, but you can be sure it’s on every pilot’s wish list. If you can’t afford a real airplane, maybe you can opt for an aircraft model.  A model of the airplane he...

What is Risk Management For Pilots?

Dec 02, 2013 10:12 AM | Erica Martin
Student pilots study risk management as part of their flight training curriculum. The FAA has decided that managing risks is both necessary and important, and for good reason: An analysis of aviation accident investigations tells us that that most aircraft accidents are preceded not by...
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Which Pilot Gadgets Do You Really Need?

Nov 25, 2013 10:11 AM | Erica Martin
If you flip through a catalog of pilot supplies, you might be overwhelmed with all of the gadgets and tools available to pilots. Don’t be alarmed: You won’t need to buy all of them to be a successful pilot! For the most part, your flight...

You Might Be an #AvGeek if…

Nov 20, 2013 08:11 AM | Erica Martin
You look up without hesitation when you hear an airplane engine overhead. You say “wilco” when your boss tells you to do something. You say “affirmative” and “negative” instead of “yes” or “no.” You say “your controls” when you hand the TV remote to your...