Liz Brassaw
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A Guide to IFR Flight Planning
In this article, we’ll dive into how to properly plan an IFR flight. Do you remember when you learned to…
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What 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?…
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40+ Best Gifts for Pilots
In this article I’m going to share some of the best gifts for pilots I can find (and some I’ve…
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How 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…
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Best Flight Computers: Mechanical and Electronic
There are a few items that every pilot needs to keep in their flight bag. A paper chart or two,…
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5 Tips for Preparing Your Pilot Resume
You’ve reached the end of your training and are getting ready to land your first job as a professional aviator.…
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3 Tips to Help you Pass Your CFI Checkride
Almost every pilot who pursues a career in aviation spends at least a little time as a flight instructor. Achieving…
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3 Easy Steps to a Perfect Crosswind Landing
Performing a crosswind landing is one of a new pilot’s biggest fears. It’s the phase when the majority of aviation…
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3 Reasons to Build Time as a Flight Instructor
After completing the commercial rating, aspiring airline pilots come to a critical fork in their career- Do I become a flight…
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How to Become a Certified Flight Instructor | CFI
In this article we’ll cover how to become a flight instructor in this article. After a sizable investment of both…
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Aviation Must Reads: The 10 Best Books for Pilots
As a lifelong aviation enthusiast and now airline pilot I’ve read many books for pilots. So I put together some…
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Lightspeed Zulu 3 Review | Is This the Best Aviation Headset
If you’re shopping for a really nice headset, chances are you’ve narrowed your choices down to the Lightspeed Zulu 3…
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16 Gift Ideas for Your Flight Instructor
In this post I’m going to share with you some fun gift ideas for your flight instructor. Your flight instructor…
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How Long Does it Take to Become an Airline Captain
Today I’m going to share with you how long it takes to become an airline captain. People ask us this…
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Airspace Classes: An Airspace Guide for New Pilots
In this article, you’ll learn the basics of airspace classes. This airspace study guide will help you prepare for your…
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How to Pay for Flight School | Start Now
Navigating the financial landscape of flight training can be challenging so in this article we’ll explore how to pay for…
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How to Give a Successful Discovery Flight
A discovery flight is commonly offered to allow non-flyers and prospective students to get a taste of what flight lessons…
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How to Be a Good Flight Instructor – 6 Helpful Tips
There’s a secret among flight instructors that you might not know. This job is hard. Learning how to be a…
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CFI Tools Every Flight Instructor Should Have
As a job, flight instruction straddles a fuzzy zone between professional pilot and professor. You need to have a flight bag full…
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How to Calculate Weight and Balance: A Step by Step Guide
In this article I’m going to teach you how to calculate weight and balance quickly and easily. As a flight…