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What Disqualifies You From Becoming a Pilot?

Flying an aircraft is a serious responsibility. One mistake can easily turn into a disaster with tragic consequences for everyone involved. Due to this, there are a number of reasons that an individual can be disqualified from ever becoming a pilot. These include medical conditions...

How to Become a Commercial Airline Pilot

For thousands of people, being a commercial airline pilot is their lifelong dream. They want to soar above the clouds and see interesting places all over the world, all while being paid a high salary for it. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,...

Aircraft Weight and Balance: What a Pilot Needs to Know

A pilot’s job is more than just simply flying a plane and navigating. They are also responsible for ensuring the aircraft is in working order and performing checks before flight to confirm it can fly safely. One of these safety checks is making sure that...

The IMSAFE Checklist: How Pilots Assess Their Health Before Every Flight

Before flying, pilots must undergo thorough preflight planning procedures. This includes tasks such as ensuring that their aircraft is prepared to fly, whether that be checking the fuel reserves or the plane’s maintenance history, verifying their flight path with Air Traffic Control, and weather conditions....

Hazardous Attitudes Pilots Should Look Out For

Aeronautical decision making (ADM) is defined as the process by which pilots determine what actions are best suited to their specific circumstances based on their current situation. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a pilot’s attitude tends to influence their decision making, and there...

Common FAR Violations Pilots Should Know

Flying safely means knowing not just how to operate an aircraft, but which rules govern your airspace and what happens when those rules are broken. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), a comprehensive set of rules designed to minimize risk...