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supercell thunderstorm

How Pilots Avoid Thunderstorms

Jun 15, 2015 10:06 AM | Erica Johnson
With its clear skies, sunshine, and warm temperatures, Florida is one of the best locations out there when it comes to flight training. But clear skies are often a product of unstable air, which makes Florida a hot spot for thunderstorm activity in the summer....

What’s a Glass Cockpit?

Apr 23, 2015 09:04 AM | Erica Johnson
You may be familiar with the term ‘glass cockpit’, but what is a glass cockpit? And what does that mean for today’s flight training? Today’s factory-built aircraft come equipped with glass cockpits, which is a fancy name for the advanced technology found on board aircraft....

A Success Story: Kwame Sarpong

Apr 09, 2015 14:04 PM | Erica Johnson
Kwame Sarpong, a student from Ghana, has recently finished his studies at Phoenix East Aviation and embarked in voyage to pursue his dreams to be an airline pilot. A couple of months later we have received this from Kwame: Phoenix East is no doubt a leader...
Transcontinental Air Mail Route Beacon 37A

How Do Pilots Navigate?

Jan 26, 2015 10:01 AM | Erica Johnson
In the past few years, GPS has become a primary method of navigating for pilots. But how did pilots find their way before GPS? And which navigation systems are still in use? In the early days, pilots had to navigate by looking out the window...
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drone

Why You May Need a Pilot’s License to Fly a Drone

Dec 12, 2014 07:12 AM | Erica Johnson
Drone pilots are anxiously awaiting approval and guidance from the FAA to be able to fly their drones without penalty. And while the FAA is currently working on a new set of rules that will address the operation of both commercial and non-commercial unmanned aircraft...
Cessna 172 - C172

What Do Student Pilots Do During Flight Training?

Oct 13, 2014 08:10 AM | Erica Johnson
A private pilot student will learn a variety of things during flight training. Their ground study will include topics like federal aviation regulations, aircraft systems, weather, flight planning, and aircraft performance. But what exactly do student pilots practice while they’re in the air? Here are...
Happy National Aviation day

The U.S. Celebrates National Aviation Day

Aug 19, 2014 13:08 PM | Erica Johnson
Tuesday, August 19th is National Aviation Day in the United States – a holiday dedicated to all things aviation. It’s our day as pilots, maintainers, salesmen, executives, ramp agents, and aviation enthusiasts, to celebrate an industry we love. Some people spend the day remembering aviation’s...
embraer175-cockpit

What do VFR and IFR Mean?

Aug 12, 2014 08:08 AM | Erica Johnson
As a prospective student, you probably hear about instrument training from more experienced students, and you might wonder what exactly “instrument” flying entails. Instrument flying can seem like an elusive or abstract term if you’re not familiar with flying, but it quickly becomes clear as...