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Ethan Lopes standing next to Cessna 172 with hands in his pocket

Types of Aircraft Pilots Are Trained to Fly

Sep 15, 2025 15:09 PM | Jill Lehmann
Pilots don’t just learn to fly one type of aircraft—they often train on a variety of airplanes to build experience, enhance safety, and prepare for the demands of commercial aviation. Understanding the types of aircraft pilots are trained on provides insight into the rigorous process...
PEA's 3 Piper Senecas mid air, in clear skies, during the photoshoot

Multi-Engine Course for Pilots

Sep 01, 2025 00:09 AM | Aidan Johnson
As the saying goes, “the sky is not the limit—it’s only the beginning.” This idea resonates deeply with every student who steps through the doors at Phoenix East Aviation. It’s a reminder that in aviation, the opportunities truly are as wide as the sky. Every...
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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...