Jarrod Roberts
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Oct 30, 2024 · Flight Training3 Tips to Help you Pass Your CFI CheckrideAlmost every pilot who pursues a career in aviation spends at least a little time as a flight instructor. Achieving that title however means you have to pass the…Read →
Oct 29, 2024 · Airline Pilot Career3 Reasons to Build Time as a Flight InstructorAfter completing the commercial rating, aspiring airline pilots come to a critical fork in their career, Do I become a flight instructor or look for a job with low…Read →
Oct 29, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerGoing to College to Become an Airline PilotMany aspiring pilots wonder, ‘Do you need a college degree to be a pilot?’ While a college degree can be beneficial, it’s not always necessary. There’s a lot of…Read →
Oct 29, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Become a Certified Flight Instructor | CFIIn this article we’ll cover how to become a flight instructor in this article. After a sizable investment of both time and money you’ve finally become a pilot and…Read →
Oct 28, 2024 · Gear for Pilots7 Private Pilot Books to Make You a Better PilotIn this post, I’m going to share 7 private pilot books that will help you prepare for and pass your FAA knowledge exam and practical test. When trying to pick the best…Read →
Oct 28, 2024 · Flight TrainingFix Your Landings With These 3 TipsLanding an airplane is one of the most demanding skills in flight training. Many new pilots struggle with certain aspects, not because they lack skill, but because…Read →
Oct 25, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerDo You Need a Degree to Become a Pilot?I’ve heard the question many times, do you need a degree to become a pilot? The quick answer is no, you don’t need a degree. But it’s more complicated than that. A…Read →
Oct 25, 2024 · Gear for PilotsBest Flight Simulator Controls – Yokes, Throttles, & RuddersHere’s a look at the best flight simulator controls for an at-home simulator. There are others, of course–especially on the high end, for use at training facilities.…Read →
Oct 23, 2024 · Flight Training7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Flight SchoolYou don’t know what you don’t know, right? Most pilots have a list of things they wish they’d known before they started flight school, such as how long it would take…Read →
Oct 23, 2024 · Flight Training10 Best Aviation Movies of All TimeDreaming of a high-flying, heart-pounding, cloud-surfing aviation movie? There’s a wide variety of movies for aviation enthusiasts. Action/adventure flicks are always…Read →
Oct 15, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow High do Planes Fly?How high an airplane flies varies widely by what type of aircraft it is. Commercial airliners typically cruise at altitudes between 30,000 and 40,000 feet. While…Read →
Oct 14, 2024 · Flight TrainingTop 19 Biggest Airplanes in the WorldIn this article we’ll explore the biggest airplanes in the world. Nothing gets a pilot dreaming like a really big airplane. Jumbos, wide-bodies, Queens of the Sky, and…Read →
Oct 8, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Pay for Flight School | Start NowNavigating the financial landscape of flight training can be challenging so in this article we’ll explore how to pay for flight school. The demand for more commercial…Read →
Oct 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat to Expect During Your First Flight LessonFlight school is a time of new experiences and tons of stuff to learn. To prepare you, your first flight lesson is a combination of everything you’ll be doing for the…Read →
Sep 27, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow Much Does a Cessna Caravan Cost?The Cessna 208 Caravan first flew in 1982 and was designed as a transport and cargo aircraft. It has a single engine, tricycle landing gear, and a strutted high-wing…Read →
Sep 11, 2024 · Flight TrainingImpossible Turn: Engine Failure on TakeoffIn this article, we’ll take a look at performing the impossible turn when you have an engine failure on takeoff. My engine quit on upwind… what now? Do I land straight…Read →
Sep 3, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerAlaska Airlines Pilot Salary | Get a Job as an Alaskan PilotIn this post I’ll share what it takes to become a pilot at Alaska Airlines. We’ll go over detailed information on the salary expectations, job requirements, and the…Read →
Sep 2, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerJetBlue Pilot Salary | How Much Do JetBlue Pilots Make?Embarking on a career with JetBlue Airways? Understanding the JetBlue pilot salary and pay structure is key. This guide offers an in-depth look at the financial…Read →
Aug 27, 2024 · Flight Training5 Aviation Scholarships to Help Pay for Flight SchoolWho couldn’t use a little help paying for flight school? Thankfully, many organizations worldwide have aviation scholarships to help students like you. The trick is to…Read →
Aug 14, 2024 · Flight TrainingTips for Flying Into Class B Airports for the First TimeThe US airspace system is unique because it’s open and free for all aircraft. Even VFR planes are technically allowed to call up a big, busy Class Bravo airport and…Read →
Aug 13, 2024 · Flight Training11 Aviation Organizations for PilotsAviation organizations play a variety of roles in the aviation industry, and you benefit from aviation organizations every time you fly. They make sure planes are in…Read →
Aug 12, 2024 · Flight Training13 Ways To Impress Your DPE On Private Pilot CheckrideBecoming a private pilot is an exciting journey, and the check ride is one of the most critical steps. It’s not just about passing; it’s also about impressing your…Read →
Aug 12, 2024 · Flight TrainingCommon Bad Habits Every Private Pilot Should UnlearnMany private pilots pick up bad habits during their training that can be hard to break. Watch the video below or read the summary to learn how to break these bad…Read →
Aug 12, 2024 · Flight TrainingCessna 150 vs 152Cessna’s 150 and 152 two-seat trainers dominated the flight school lineup for decades. A sizeable portion of the pilot population learned to fly in one of these two…Read →Reading about it is the cheap part.
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