Jarrod Roberts
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Going to College to Become an Airline Pilot
Many aspiring pilots wonder, ‘Do you need a college degree to be a pilot?’ While a college degree can be…