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Curious about how much UPS pilots make? In this quick guide, we’ll not only explore…

The big day is finally here.  After months of preparation, weeks of studying, tens of…

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, of course.  For a…

One day, you’re flying the pattern and feeling pretty good about things. You’re greasing the…

Whether you’re looking for education, entertainment, or inspiration, there are many exceptional aviation YouTube channels….

We get asked this question all the time. What is an airline pilot’s schedule like?…

Many instructors feel that their students would benefit from more focus on airmanship skills. And…

Two of the most practical single-engine aircraft to take off from Wichita are the Cessna…

Crew Resource Management, commonly referred to as CRM, is a human factors concept pilots use…

In this article I’m going to share the best pilot sunglasses you can buy to…

One of the common questions we hear from potential students is, can I become an…

Over the years we’ve had many prospective students ask us if they can become airline…

In this post we’ll share our top 10 things you can do with a private…

There’s no experience quite as cool as flying a twin-engine plane.  There’s something about it—sure,…

In aviation, the unexpected can happen at any time. Being prepared for emergencies can be…

Heard of examining authority but not sure what it is? In this article we’ll go…

ETOPS stands for Extended-range Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards. Ever wonder why we see fewer and…

The pitot tube, which is part of the pitot-static system, is one of the main…

Spirit is North America’s largest ultra-low-cost carrier. The Florida-based company serves 83 destinations in the…

The ATP certificate, which stands for Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest pilot license…

Many aspiring pilots wonder, ‘How much do FedEx pilots make?’ In this article, we’ll break…

In this post I’m going to share the best aviation headsets available today. Over the…

Every student training for their private pilot license will have to complete a cross-country flight. As part…

Taking your written exam for your private pilot license may seem a bit daunting but…

Touch and goes are a fundamental flight training maneuver. The pilot lands and then immediately…

On April 8, 2024, many parts of America will experience a total solar eclipse—it’s being…

 As with most safety-related jobs, professional pilots get drug tested for employment. Airline and charter…

In this article you’ll learn how to use a navigation plotter to help you plan…

One of your first tasks as a new student pilot is to get your first…

In this article we’re going to dive deep into NOTAMS, or Notices to Air Missions….

In this post we’re going to answer a frequently asked question, can pilots be colorblind….

The airplane rudder is a fundamental flight control surface that plays a critical role in…

Flight turbulence can be very unnerving, even for seasoned pilots. However, turbulence is part of…

One term you often hear within the airline industry is “regional airline.” Regional airlines operate…

Welcome to Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Aerodynamics and Performance section in Thrust…

For new pilots, airports are a sea of confusing markings and signs. It takes a…