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Ailerons are one of the main controls you use to fly the plane, so it’s…

There are many cases where individuals get their Private Pilot License (PPL), stop flying for…

The I’M SAFE checklist is one of the first introductions to human factors that student…

Misplaced your Private Pilot’s License and don’t know where to start when it comes to…

In this article, we’ll dive into how to properly plan an IFR flight. Do you…

What says “squawk” and flies in the sky? Is it a parrot, a Cessna, or…

Choosing which airline to work for as a pilot is a big decision.  You want…

In this article I’m going to share some of the best gifts for pilots I…

Becoming a pilot is a dream for many, but it’s not an easy path. It…

There are a few items that every pilot needs to keep in their flight bag….

Aviation quotes are a fun way to learn how to fly the planes we love…

Flight simulators have been popular personal computer games since Microsoft released Version 1.0 of Flight…

In this post I’m going to share the best online ground school available in 2023….

You’ve reached the end of your training and are getting ready to land your first…

Almost every pilot who pursues a career in aviation spends at least a little time…

Performing a crosswind landing is one of a new pilot’s biggest fears. It’s the phase…

After completing the commercial rating, aspiring airline pilots come to a critical fork in their career-…

Many aspiring pilots wonder, ‘Do you need a college degree to be a pilot?’ While…

In this article we’ll cover how to become a flight instructor in this article. After…

In this post I’m sharing some of the aviation podcasts I enjoy on my drive…

As a lifelong aviation enthusiast and now airline pilot I’ve read many books for pilots….

In this post, I’m going to share 7 private pilot books that will help you…

In this article you’ll find the 6 apps every student pilot should have on their…

Landing an airplane is one of the most demanding skills in flight training. Many new…

If you’re shopping for a really nice headset, chances are you’ve narrowed your choices down…

I’ve heard the question many times, do you need a degree to become a pilot?…

Here’s a look at the best flight simulator controls for an at-home simulator. There are…

In this post I’m going to share with you some fun gift ideas for your…

You don’t know what you don’t know, right?  Most pilots have a list of things…

Dreaming of a high-flying, heart-pounding, cloud-surfing aviation movie? There’s a wide variety of movies for…

Today I’m going to share with you how long it takes to become an airline…

In this article, you’ll learn the basics of airspace classes. This airspace study guide will…

How high an airplane flies varies widely by what type of aircraft it is. Commercial…

In this article we’ll answer the common question, how fast do planes fly. The average…

In this article we’ll explore the biggest airplanes in the world. Nothing gets a pilot…

Navigating the financial landscape of flight training can be challenging so in this article we’ll…