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Fast Track Flight Schools: How an Accelerated Program Works

Looking to earn pilot’s licenses and certifications quickly? As an alternative to the standard flight training track, Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) offers students an accelerated program for those who are eager to fast-track their aviation journey, selecting a path that best fits their chosen timeline....

What Disqualifies You From Becoming a Pilot?

Several things can disqualify you from becoming a pilot: certain medical conditions or physical impairments, specific criminal convictions, and serious or repeated violations of FAA regulations. Most are not automatic, and many are not permanent. Here is what the FAA actually looks at, and where...

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

Aircraft weight and balance is the process of confirming, before every flight, that an aircraft is loaded below its maximum weight limits and that its center of gravity (CG) stays within the manufacturer’s approved range. Getting it wrong changes how the airplane climbs, handles, and...

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....

The 5 Hazardous Attitudes in Aviation and Their Antidotes

  Aeronautical decision making (ADM) is the process by which pilots determine the best actions for their current circumstances. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identifies five hazardous attitudes that can interfere with that process: anti-authority, impulsivity, invulnerability, macho, and resignation. Each is a temporary, correctable...