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Private Pilot Certificate

6 Different Types Of Pilot Certifications

May 14, 2026 00:05 AM | Amelie Coleman
Many aspiring pilots begin flight training with the goal of flying for a major airline, but the path to get there involves more than just logging hours. Along the way, pilots must earn a series of certifications and ratings, each serving a distinct purpose in...
Two Piper Seneca training aircraft flying in formation along the coastline during a sunset training flight.

How Much Does Flight School Cost? A Complete Breakdown

May 08, 2026 13:05 PM | Brock Willes
When researching the path to becoming a commercial pilot, prospective aviators often discover that the estimates for flight school vary widely, from tens of thousands to well over six figures. The lack of clarity about this gap can make it difficult to plan, compare programs,...
5 young pilots cheering

They fly – they lead – they change the game

Mar 30, 2026 00:03 AM | Adam Lund
March is all about celebrating women—and in aviation, that means recognizing the bold, the driven, and the ones who decided “why not me?” At Phoenix East Aviation, we see it every day: women showing up, putting in the work, and proving that the sky was...
a stack of booklets: "Pass Your Private Pilot Checkride" and "Pass Your Commercial Pilot Checkride"

Elevating Part 141 Training with MzeroA

Feb 26, 2026 01:02 AM | Adam Lund
Phoenix East Aviation and MzeroA Online Ground School Join Forces to Propel Aviation Education Forward Elevating Part 141 Training with MzeroA Online Ground School Phoenix East Aviation continues to set the benchmark for modern flight training through our exclusive partnership with MzeroA Online Ground School...

Is Being a Pilot Dangerous?

Feb 11, 2026 09:02 AM | Jill Lehmann
It’s a common question amongst individuals interested in going to flight school or pursuing a career as a pilot. And the answer might be surprising.  Like any profession, flying an airplane carries an element of risk. However, the aviation industry is one of the most...

What Do You Need to Study to Become a Pilot?

Jan 28, 2026 09:01 AM | Jill Lehmann
Becoming a pilot takes a high level of commitment to training. Before future pilots obtain licenses and ratings needed to begin their career, they must complete written exams, known as knowledge tests. These knowledge tests follow ground training and instructor endorsements.  Studying is required of...