Jarrod Roberts
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Aug 12, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat Is a Flat Spin? And How to Recover from a SpinYou might admire flat spins at the airshow, but you never want to find yourself in one—outside of perhaps a planned aerobatics lesson. Flat spins result from several…Read →
Aug 10, 2024 · Flight TrainingBest Flight Schools in HoustonPicking the right flight school is a delicate decision you should not take lightly. In exchange for a lot of money, you hope to receive quality instruction from a…Read →
Jul 23, 2024 · Flight Training5 Non-Airline Pilot Jobs Pilots Can ConsiderSo you want to be a professional pilot but aren’t certain the airlines are right for you? Not everyone likes living in airports, and the airline pilot’s job is a lot…Read →
Jul 19, 2024 · Flight Training3 Common Private Pilot Checkride MistakesThe big day is finally here. After months of preparation, weeks of studying, tens of hours flying, and thousands of dollars, your Private Pilot checkride is rapidly…Read →
Jul 18, 2024 · Flight Training6 Tips to Mastering Basic Flight ManeuversHow do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, of course. For a big part of your flight training, learning to fly is broken into smaller, more management building…Read →
Jul 11, 2024 · Flight Training3 Tips for a Successful First Solo FlightOne day, you’re flying the pattern and feeling pretty good about things. You’re greasing the landings, your flight instructor has finally stopped chirping on about…Read →
Jul 11, 2024 · Flight Training7 Best Aviation YouTube Channels for Flight TrainingWhether you’re looking for education, entertainment, or inspiration, there are many exceptional aviation YouTube channels. Pilots have been shooting tons of beautiful…Read →
Jun 6, 2024 · Flight TrainingCessna 172 vs 182: Which Would You Choose?Two of the most practical single-engine aircraft to take off from Wichita are the Cessna 172 and 182. These models, with their long-standing production, have earned a…Read →
May 31, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat Is Crew Resource Management?Crew Resource Management, commonly referred to as CRM, is a human factors concept pilots use to ensure that they use every available resource to help safely operate an…Read →
May 29, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerCan You Become an Airline Pilot If You Have Asthma?One of the common questions we hear from potential students is, can I become an airline pilot if I have asthma? If you have mild or seasonal asthma that is stable and…Read →
May 29, 2024 · Flight TrainingCan You Become an Airline Pilot If You Have ADHD?Over the years we’ve had many prospective students ask us if they can become airline pilots if they have ADHD. As is the case with many health concerns, the FAA may…Read →
May 23, 2024 · Flight Training5 Tips For Your Multi-Engine CheckrideThere’s no experience quite as cool as flying a twin-engine plane. There’s something about it—sure, it’s faster and sleeker than the single you’ve been flying around…Read →
May 20, 2024 · Flight TrainingCessna 172 Emergency Checklist | Model R, S, and SPIn aviation, the unexpected can happen at any time. Being prepared for emergencies can be the difference between a safe landing and a disaster. Throughout your…Read →Apr 24, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerWhat Is ETOPS? What Every Aviator Needs to KnowETOPS stands for Extended-range Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards. Ever wonder why we see fewer and fewer triple or quad-engine airplanes, even for…Read →Apr 23, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat Does a Pitot Tube Do on an Airplane?The pitot tube, which is part of the pitot-static system, is one of the main systems that makes those flight instruments work. Here’s a detailed look at the pitot, the…Read →
Apr 10, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerWhat is an ATP Certificate? | Airline Transport Pilot LicenseThe ATP certificate, which stands for Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest pilot license level issued by the FAA. As such, it’s sometimes called the…Read →
Mar 25, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerDo Pilots Get Drug Tested?As with most safety-related jobs, professional pilots get drug tested for employment. Airline and charter pilots are also subject to the same Department of…Read →
Feb 29, 2024 · Flight TrainingFAA Medical Certificates | What’s the Difference Between Them?One of your first tasks as a new student pilot is to get your first FAA medical exam. The result of the exam—hopefully—is to be issued an FAA medical certificate.…Read →
Feb 29, 2024 · Flight TrainingA New Pilot’s Guide to NOTAMSIn this article we’re going to dive deep into NOTAMS, or Notices to Air Missions. FAR Part 91.103 states that a pilot must “become familiar with all available…Read →
Feb 19, 2024 · Flight TrainingUnderstanding Airplane Rudders: Function, Importance, and UsageThe airplane rudder is a fundamental flight control surface that plays a critical role in managing an aircraft’s yaw and ensuring stability during flight. In this…Read →
Feb 9, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat Are Regional Airlines?One term you often hear within the airline industry is “regional airline.” Regional airlines operate all over the country, yet many members of the flying public are…Read →Reading about it is the cheap part.
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