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May 29, 2024 · Gear for Pilots7 Best Sunglasses for Pilots | Find the Right Sunglasses for FlyingIn this article I’m going to share the best pilot sunglasses you can buy to truly enjoy flying. Every pilot needs a great pair of sunglasses. In fact, they’re one of…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 28, 2024 · Flight Training10 Things You Can Do With a Private Pilot LicenseIn this post we’ll share our top 10 things you can do with a private pilot license. If you’re a brand new private pilot or just getting started on your journey to…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 16, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerSpirit Airlines Pilot Salary & How to Become a Spirit PilotSpirit is North America’s largest ultra-low-cost carrier. The Florida-based company serves 83 destinations in the US, Central America, South America, and 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 →
Apr 9, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerFedEx Pilot Salary – How to Become a FedEx PilotMany aspiring pilots wonder, ‘How much do FedEx pilots make?’ In this article, we’ll break down a FedEx pilot’s salary and explain exactly how to become a FedEx pilot…Read →
Apr 8, 2024 · Gear for PilotsThe Best Aviation Headsets for PilotsIn this post I’m going to share the best aviation headsets available today. Over the course of my flying I’ve used many of the headsets on this list and spoken to…Read →
Apr 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Obtain a Weather BriefingEvery student training for their private pilot license will have to complete a cross-country flight. As part of planning that flight, you’ll need to learn how to…Read →
Apr 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingStudy Tips for the FAA Written TestTaking your written exam for your private pilot license may seem a bit daunting but it doesn’t have to be. In this article we’ll share some key points to help with…Read →
Apr 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingTouch and Go – What Is It and How to Fly ItTouch and goes are a fundamental flight training maneuver. The pilot lands and then immediately takes off again. It might look like they’ve suddenly changed their…Read →
Mar 29, 2024 · Flight TrainingFlying During a Solar EclipseOn April 8, 2024, many parts of America will experience a total solar eclipse—it’s being called the Great North American Eclipse. While solar eclipses aren’t rare, it…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 →
Mar 7, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow To Use a Navigation PlotterIn this article you’ll learn how to use a navigation plotter to help you plan your flights. A pilot’s flight bag is full of all sorts of wonders. However, two items…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 20, 2024 · Flight TrainingCan Pilots be Colorblind?In this post we’re going to answer a frequently asked question, can pilots be colorblind. Pilots need to identify different colors to fly successfully. Therefore,…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 15, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat is Turbulence?Flight turbulence can be very unnerving, even for seasoned pilots. However, turbulence is part of every pilot’s experience. Turbulence can be caused by irregular air…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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