Jarrod Roberts
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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…
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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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Using Flight Simulators During Flight Training
Flight simulators have been popular personal computer games since Microsoft released Version 1.0 of Flight Simulator in 1982. Technology and…
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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…
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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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7 Aviation Podcasts Every Pilot Should Listen To
In this post I’m sharing some of the aviation podcasts I enjoy on my drive to the airport. Podcasts are…