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2015
Blog

What Happens on a Student’s First Solo Flight?

Oct 06, 2015 12:10 PM | Erica Martin
“Your best teacher is your last mistake.” –unknown A student’s first solo flight is something that he or she will remember forever. It’s an accomplishment to be proud of, a confidence-builder and, well, it’s just fun! During their first solo flight, the student will fly...
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How Pilots Avoid Thunderstorms

Jun 15, 2015 10:06 AM | Erica Martin
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 Martin
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 Martin
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...
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How Do Pilots Navigate?

Jan 26, 2015 10:01 AM | Erica Martin
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...
2014
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Why You May Need a Pilot’s License to Fly a Drone

Dec 12, 2014 07:12 AM | Erica Martin
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...
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What Do Student Pilots Do During Flight Training?

Oct 13, 2014 08:10 AM | Erica Martin
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...