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Dec 9, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerSouthwest Airlines Pilot Salary – How to Become a Southwest PilotFew airlines have the cult-like following that Southwest Airlines enjoys. Though many newer carriers have attempted to emulate their success, Southwest remains…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 · Gear for PilotsThe Best GoPro Airplane Mounts — A Guide to Filming Your FlightsIn this guide I’ll share exactly what you need to use to record videos in flight and share the best GoPro airplane mounts. GoPros and action cameras are fun ways to…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 29, 2024 · Gear for PilotsCreating the Best Flight Simulator Setup at HomeYour home flight simulator setup can be as simple or as complex as you want. For example, you might start with nothing more than a laptop and a joystick. Then, as you…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 →
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 →Reading about it is the cheap part.
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