Flight Training
Whether you’re just getting started on your private pilot certificate or are well on your way to becoming an airline pilot, we have flight training articles that will help you learn and grow as a pilot. Our team publishes new posts and videos on our YouTube channel created to help student pilots gain the skills they need to become competent and capable pilots.
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7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Flight School
You don’t know what you don’t know, right? Most pilots have a list of things they wish they’d known before…
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10 Best Aviation Movies of All Time
Dreaming of a high-flying, heart-pounding, cloud-surfing aviation movie? There’s a wide variety of movies for aviation enthusiasts. Action/adventure flicks are…
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Airspace Classes: An Airspace Guide for New Pilots
In this article, you’ll learn the basics of airspace classes. This airspace study guide will help you prepare for your…
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How High do Planes Fly?
How high an airplane flies varies widely by what type of aircraft it is. Commercial airliners typically cruise at altitudes…
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Jet Speeds Uncovered: How Fast Do Commercial Airplanes Fly?
In this article we’ll answer the common question, how fast do planes fly. The average cruising speed for a long-haul…
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Top 19 Biggest Airplanes in the World
In this article we’ll explore the biggest airplanes in the world. Nothing gets a pilot dreaming like a really big…
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How to Pay for Flight School | Start Now
Navigating the financial landscape of flight training can be challenging so in this article we’ll explore how to pay for…
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What to Expect During Your First Flight Lesson
Flight school is a time of new experiences and tons of stuff to learn. To prepare you, your first flight…
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How to Give a Successful Discovery Flight
A discovery flight is commonly offered to allow non-flyers and prospective students to get a taste of what flight lessons…
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How Much Does a Cessna Caravan Cost?
The Cessna 208 Caravan first flew in 1982 and was designed as a transport and cargo aircraft. It has a…
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Impossible Turn: Engine Failure on Takeoff
In this article, we’ll take a look at performing the impossible turn when you have an engine failure on takeoff.…
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How to Be a Good Flight Instructor – 6 Helpful Tips
There’s a secret among flight instructors that you might not know. This job is hard. Learning how to be a…
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CFI Tools Every Flight Instructor Should Have
As a job, flight instruction straddles a fuzzy zone between professional pilot and professor. You need to have a flight bag full…
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5 Aviation Scholarships to Help Pay for Flight School
Who couldn’t use a little help paying for flight school? Thankfully, many organizations worldwide have aviation scholarships to help students…
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Tips for Flying Into Class B Airports for the First Time
The US airspace system is unique because it’s open and free for all aircraft. Even VFR planes are technically allowed…
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How to Calculate Weight and Balance: A Step by Step Guide
In this article I’m going to teach you how to calculate weight and balance quickly and easily. As a flight…
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11 Aviation Organizations for Pilots
Aviation organizations play a variety of roles in the aviation industry, and you benefit from aviation organizations every time you…
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13 Ways To Impress Your DPE On Private Pilot Checkride
Becoming a private pilot is an exciting journey, and the check ride is one of the most critical steps. It’s…
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Common Bad Habits Every Private Pilot Should Unlearn
Many private pilots pick up bad habits during their training that can be hard to break. Watch the video below…
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Cessna 150 vs 152
Cessna’s 150 and 152 two-seat trainers dominated the flight school lineup for decades. A sizeable portion of the pilot population…