Jarrod Roberts
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Airplane Lights and What They Mean
In this article we’re going to cover exactly what airplane lights mean. An important part of a pilot’s job is…
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Ultralight Aircraft | Airplanes You Fly Without a Pilot License
In this article I’ll cover exactly what airplanes you can fly without a pilot license. Love aviation but not sure…
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How Much Does a Plane Cost?
What pilot hasn’t dreamed about owning their own plane? Imagine driving to the airport ramp and pulling up to your…
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United Aviate Academy Program – Become a United Pilot
In this article we’ll take a look at the United Aviate Academy program. United Aviate is a pilot pathway program…
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Delta Propel – Pilot Career Path Program
In this article I’ll share specific details about the Delta Propel program. Delta is well-regarded as an airline, but the…
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Aircraft Holding Patterns – What They are & How to Fly Them
The term “holding pattern” is probably the aviation term most often borrowed by non-aviators – the phrase is even included…
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IFR Acronyms Every Instrument Pilot Should Know
In this post we’ll walk through a few IFR acronyms every instrument pilot should memorize. Pilots are crazy for acronyms.…
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Can Airplanes Fly in the Rain?
The simple answer is yes, airplanes can fly in the rain. Modern aircraft are designed to operate safely in a…
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Flying Basics – How to Fly a Plane
In this article we’re going to cover flying basics; how airplanes fly and the basic parts of an airplane. They…
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How to Chair Fly
In this article I’m going to teach you how to chair fly. As a CFI, I’ve walked many students through…
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Boeing vs Airbus: Showdown of the Giants
In this article I’m going to compare the two largest aircraft makers Boeing vs Airbus. All great stories revolve around…
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How To Calculate Density Altitude
In this article I’m going to teach you how to calculate density altitude. The earthbound among us have a very…
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Finding the Best Airline to Work for As a Pilot
Trying to pick the best airline to work for as a pilot? As someone who recently went through this process…
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Student Pilot’s Guide to Cross-Country Planning
Accomplishing your private pilot certificate is an adventure no matter the category and class you’re exploring. Unless you’re learning in…
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Airplane 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…
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Can 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…
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How To Get an FCC License
In aviation, we spend a lot of time discussing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the associated rules and regulations.…
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Do You Have to Renew Your Private Pilot License
There are many cases where individuals get their Private Pilot License (PPL), stop flying for a while, and then go…
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How to Manage Stress During Flight Training
The I’M SAFE checklist is one of the first introductions to human factors that student pilots receive. It helps pilots…
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How to Replace Your Lost Pilot’s License
Misplaced your Private Pilot’s License and don’t know where to start when it comes to getting it back? The feeling…