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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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drone

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...
Happy National Aviation day

The U.S. Celebrates National Aviation Day

Aug 19, 2014 13:08 PM | Erica Martin
Tuesday, August 19th is National Aviation Day in the United States – a holiday dedicated to all things aviation. It’s our day as pilots, maintainers, salesmen, executives, ramp agents, and aviation enthusiasts, to celebrate an industry we love. Some people spend the day remembering aviation’s...
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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...