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What do VFR and IFR Mean?

Aug 12, 2014 08:08 AM | Erica Martin
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...
EAA OSHKOSH

Why EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is Important for Student Pilots

Jul 28, 2014 06:07 AM | Erica Martin
You might have heard the buzz surrounding the “World’s Greatest Aviation Event,” better known as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.  The largest aviation event of its kind, EAA AirVenture hosts around 500,000 people each year. During EAA AirVenture, the Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin becomes the...

Airspace 201: The Air Traffic Control System

Jul 23, 2014 08:07 AM | Erica Martin
Despite the large volume of air traffic in the skies over the U.S. at any given moment, our nation’s air traffic control system keeps air travel safe for approximately 2 million travelers each day. Many people know that the skies around airports are controlled via...

Airspace Classes 101

Jul 08, 2014 11:07 AM | Erica Martin
Have you ever wondered how airplanes manage to fly around in the sky without hitting each other? Or why some airports have control towers and others don’t? In the United States, airspace is divided into different types and dimensions.  It can be confusing to the...

What Happens if a Student Fails a Checkride?

Jun 03, 2014 08:06 AM | Erica Martin
There’s probably no bigger fear for a student pilot than a check ride. After all, your future career as a pilot depends on the successful completion of the FAA practical exam in order to move up in the pilot ranks. And for career pilots, check...

5 Commonly Reported FAR Violations

May 27, 2014 06:05 AM | Erica Martin
Every pilot dreads the idea of receiving an FAA violation. And then there’s that much-feared radio call from an air traffic controller telling a pilot to “call this number when you land.” Pilots make mistakes. Usually those mistakes are simple ones, benign enough to escape...

Pilot Training Seminars Across Sweden

Apr 13, 2014 13:04 PM | Erica Martin
Meet Phoenix East Aviation local representative in Sweden and learn the opportunities to know how you can become a pilot. How Many Seminars Happening in Sweden? We understand the demand will be high for these kind of seminars, so we allocated 5 Seminars in Sweden; 2...

Private Pilots Could Fly Without a Medical Certificate

Apr 08, 2014 10:04 AM | Erica Martin
Initial flight training may get a little bit easier for private pilot students. On April 2nd, the FAA announced that the organization would push forward with the rulemaking process for “Private Pilot Privileges without a Medical Certificate.” The move is a response to a joint...
women in aviation events

This Month, It’s All About Women

Mar 11, 2014 08:03 AM | Erica Martin
For women pilots, the idea of being in a man’s world isn’t all that difficult to bear. Women in the aviation field today aren’t complaining because they don’t have equal rights. They aren’t necessarily being treated unequally or facing a large amount of resistance. The...

5 Must-See Air Shows for 2014

Jan 13, 2014 09:01 AM | Erica Martin
If there’s one thing America does well, it’s hosting airshows. With air show season just around the corner, we take a look at some of America’s best air shows: 1. Sun ‘n Fun April 1-6, 2014 Sun ‘n Fun is the biggest aviation event in...