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You Might Be an #AvGeek if…

Nov 20, 2013 08:11 AM | Erica Johnson
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...
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Aircraft Livery: 6 Awesome Paint Schemes

Nov 18, 2013 09:11 AM | Erica Johnson
1. Kulula’s “Flying 101” Aircraft: South African airline Kulula has one of the most famous aircraft liveries in the world. Kulula is known for being a “no-frills” airline, but it’s also known for its humorous marketing techniques. According to the company’s website,  Kulula developed its...

The Flying Car: An Airplane in Every Garage?

Oct 14, 2013 08:10 AM | Erica Johnson
There was a time when aviation experts thought that there would be an airplane in everybody’s garage. In The Jetsons, a futuristic cartoon that first aired in 1962, a flying car took the place of the common car during George Jetson’s commute to work. The...

The Hot Debate Between Airbus and Boeing

Jul 26, 2013 08:07 AM | Erica Johnson
After the sweeping win of Airbus at Paris Air Show 2013 in the number of orders, We created this infographic to see how these two aviation companies compare now:   Add this infographic to your website by copying the code below: Please include attribution to...
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Which Hazardous Attitude Do You Have?

Jul 18, 2013 08:07 AM | Erica Johnson
The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (an FAA publication) describes five hazardous attitudes in aviation that pilots should be aware of in order to manage risk and make better decisions. Which one describes your attitude? Anti-Authority Pilots with an anti-authority attitude don’t like being told...
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5 Common Student Pilot Mistakes

Jul 08, 2013 13:07 PM | Erica Johnson
Disregarding the Checklist     For most people, checklist usage is a new thing. Lots of new student pilots fail to understand the importance of using a checklist while flying. Even if you think you have a checklist memorized, it’s best to back it up...

China and India: Hot Spots for Future Pilots

Jun 26, 2013 08:06 AM | Erica Johnson
It’s no secret that the aviation industry has seen its share of challenges lately, especially in the United States. But the trend seems to be reversing now, and the outlook is good — especially for new pilots entering the aviation industry over the next 20...
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Finding Scholarships for Flight Training

Jun 20, 2013 14:06 PM | Erica Johnson
Funding pilot training can be difficult. Many students take out loans from financial institutions. Some use government benefits such as the Montgomery G.I. Bill. However you choose to pay for flight school, scholarships can help you keep the cost down. Finding aviation scholarships can be...