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Oct 28, 2024 · Gear for PilotsAviation Must Reads: The 10 Best Books for PilotsAs a lifelong aviation enthusiast and now airline pilot I’ve read many books for pilots. So I put together some of my favorite aviation books I think every pilot will…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 28, 2024 · Gear for PilotsLightspeed Zulu 3 Review | Is This the Best Aviation HeadsetIf you’re shopping for a really nice headset, chances are you’ve narrowed your choices down to the Lightspeed Zulu 3 headset or the Bose A20 headset. Lots of pilots…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 24, 2024 · Gear for Pilots16 Gift Ideas for Your Flight InstructorIn this post I’m going to share with you some fun gift ideas for your flight instructor. Your flight instructor has sat crunched up with you in a hot, small aircraft…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 22, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerHow Long Does it Take to Become an Airline CaptainToday I’m going to share with you how long it takes to become an airline captain. People ask us this question every single day. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t exactly…Read →
Oct 15, 2024 · Flight TrainingAirspace Classes: An Airspace Guide for New PilotsIn this article, you’ll learn the basics of airspace classes. This airspace study guide will help you prepare for your written test. Airspace is a region of air that…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 →
Oct 1, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Give a Successful Discovery FlightA discovery flight is commonly offered to allow non-flyers and prospective students to get a taste of what flight lessons are like. They follow a basic formula no…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 10, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Be a Good Flight Instructor – 6 Helpful TipsThere’s a secret among flight instructors that you might not know. This job is hard. Learning how to be a good flight instructor is incredibly challenging. Most pilots…Read →
Sep 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingCFI Tools Every Flight Instructor Should Have in Their BagAs a job, flight instruction straddles a fuzzy zone between professional pilot and professor. You need to have a flight bag full of goodies to do your job correctly.…Read →
Sep 3, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerPSA Airlines Pilot Salary | How to Work as a PSA PilotNavigating the career path of a pilot involves understanding the various factors that influence compensation, especially within regional airlines like PSA Airlines.…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 CareerMesa Airlines Pilot Salary | How Much do Mesa Pilots Make?Considering a career as a pilot for Mesa Airlines? In this article we’ll explore what it’s like to work as a pilot for Mesa, what the Mesa pilot pay scale looks like,…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 →Reading about it is the cheap part.
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