Jarrod Roberts
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Dec 10, 2024 · Flight Training4 Best Handheld Aviation Radios | The Best Radios for PilotsIn this post, we’ll take a look at the best handheld aviation radios and showcase two of the most popular brands: Icom vs Yaesu. One piece of backup equipment that…Read →
Dec 10, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat Is an Airworthiness Certificate?The FAA doesn’t just license pilots. It also licenses mechanics, air traffic controllers, businesses like airlines, maintenance shops, flight schools, and even…Read →
Dec 10, 2024 · Gear for PilotsBest Gear for Pilots | 13 Pilot Essentials You Need in Your Flight BagIn this post I’m going to share the best pilot gear I carry with me on nearly every flight. Over the years the gear I carry in my flight bag has evolved and today, the…Read →
Dec 9, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat Is an Airworthiness Directive?Understanding airworthiness directives is vital for every pilot, especially airplane owners. Many people are familiar with recalls in the car world. Car makers work…Read →
Dec 9, 2024 · Flight TrainingThe Differences Between Parts 91, 121, and 135In this post I’ll cover the differences between Part 91 vs 121 vs 135. It’s not uncommon to hear a DPE say, “Here is your ticket to learn more,” as they hand you your…Read →
Dec 9, 2024 · Flight TrainingUltralight Aircraft | Airplanes You Fly Without a Pilot LicenseIn this article I’ll cover exactly what airplanes you can fly without a pilot license. Love aviation but not sure you want to go through the time and expense of…Read →
Dec 9, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow Much Does a Plane Cost?What pilot hasn’t dreamed about owning their own plane? Imagine driving to the airport ramp and pulling up to your craft, hopping in, and flying wherever you like,…Read →
Dec 7, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerDelta Propel – Pilot Career Path ProgramIn this article I’ll share specific details about the Delta Propel program. Delta is well-regarded as an airline, but the Atlanta-based carrier is also regularly named…Read →
Dec 7, 2024 · Flight TrainingAircraft Holding Patterns – What They are & How to Fly ThemThe term “holding pattern” is probably the aviation term most often borrowed by non-aviators – the phrase is even included in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as a…Read →
Dec 7, 2024 · Flight TrainingIFR Acronyms Every Instrument Pilot Should KnowIn this post we’ll walk through a few IFR acronyms every instrument pilot should memorize. Pilots are crazy for acronyms. If a non-pilot walks up to a group of pilots…Read →
Dec 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingFlying Basics – How to Fly a PlaneIn this article we’re going to cover flying basics; how airplanes fly and the basic parts of an airplane. They say that the flying is the easy part. Once you start…Read →
Dec 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Chair FlyIn this article I’m going to teach you how to chair fly. As a CFI, I’ve walked many students through the process of chair flying. I’ve put together my exact advice in…Read →
Dec 4, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerBoeing vs Airbus: Showdown of the GiantsIn this article I’m going to compare the two largest aircraft makers Boeing vs Airbus. All great stories revolve around a conflict. Just look at our day-to-day lives:…Read →
Dec 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow To Calculate Density AltitudeIn this article I’m going to teach you how to calculate density altitude. The earthbound among us have a very black-and-white view of altitude. It’s just how high the…Read →
Nov 29, 2024 · Flight TrainingStudent Pilot’s Guide to Cross-Country PlanningAccomplishing your private pilot certificate is an adventure no matter the category and class you’re exploring. Unless you’re learning in a glider or a balloon, at…Read →
Nov 28, 2024 · Flight TrainingAirplane Elevator: What Is It and How Does It Work?An airplane elevator is arguably the most important of the three primary flight controls. It is, after all, the one that gets you up off the ground. And once you’re…Read →
Nov 28, 2024 · Flight TrainingCan Airline Pilots Have Beards and Tattoos?A simple question with no simple answer. Matters of grooming and style are oven interwoven with ethical issues of inclusivity and equality, religious reasons and…Read →
Nov 26, 2024 · Flight TrainingDo You Have to Renew Your Private Pilot LicenseThere are many cases where individuals get their Private Pilot License (PPL), stop flying for a while, and then go back to try and fly again. And then they’re left…Read →
Nov 26, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Manage Stress During Flight TrainingThe I’M SAFE checklist is one of the first introductions to human factors that student pilots receive. It helps pilots identify possible reasons why a pilot might not…Read →
Nov 22, 2024 · Flight TrainingA Guide to IFR Flight PlanningIn this article, we’ll dive into how to properly plan an IFR flight. Do you remember when you learned to fly cross-countries in your Private Pilot training? It was one…Read →
Nov 21, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat is a Squawk in Aviation?What says “squawk” and flies in the sky? Is it a parrot, a Cessna, or a 787? Or all three? Squawk is a common term used in air traffic control to describe a specific…Read →
Nov 14, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow Hard is it To Become a Pilot?Becoming a pilot is a dream for many, but it’s not an easy path. It takes dedication, hard work, and a significant investment of time and money. The journey to…Read →
Nov 11, 2024 · Gear for PilotsBest Flight Computers: Mechanical and ElectronicThere are a few items that every pilot needs to keep in their flight bag. A paper chart or two, a chart plotter, and a flight computer are must-haves. Wait…a computer?…Read →
Oct 31, 2024 · Airline Pilot Career5 Tips for Preparing Your Pilot ResumeYou’ve reached the end of your training and are getting ready to land your first job as a professional aviator. But what about your pilot resume? In order to do this,…Read →Reading about it is the cheap part.
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