Before you think about applying for a Sport Pilot Certificate, you need to know that it’s not the same as a Private Pilot License, and while it does allow you to legally fly, it does have its limitations. So, before you decide to apply for your certificate, make sure that you fully understand the FFA …
Approximately $20,000 – if not more! There are several costs to consider when becoming an instructor. The first is that of the Certified Flight Instructor Course, which costs on average $8,000-$10,000 at the time of writing. You then must take the CFII add-on course for approximately $5,000 in order to be able to train students for …
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If you have gone through the testing and exams to become a private pilot, you will usually need to get your instrument rating next. Of course, this is if you wish to continue training. An instrument rating will certify you to fly with reduced visibility, even to the extent of not being able to see …
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Naturally, you’re going to find that some ATPL exams are easier than others and, if you’ve already started revising, then we’re sure that you’re already finding that you are enjoying some modules more than others. However, there are some ATPL exams that many widely agree are more difficult than others, including:PerformanceMeteorologyGeneral NavigationPrinciples of FlightHuman PerformanceIn …
Yes, you can fly a plane VFR in rain as long as the visibility limits are met for your air space and altitudes. When flying below 3,000 feet AMSL or 1,000 above the terrain, you can fly in VFR in the rain if the sky is clear of clouds and in sight of water/the ground …
Training a Navy pilot is a long, grueling, and arduous process that pushes every recruit to the limit of their physical and mental endurance, and when the recruits don’t think that they have anything left to give, the training program and their instructors push them further and harder. Every potential Naval aviator begins their journey at …
Unfortunately, this isn’t a simple “yes” or “no” question.There are a lot of factors an aspiring fighter pilot needs to consider before they go into their desired work field. This includes: Do you really want to be a fighter pilot? Why do you want to be a fighter pilot? Are you prepared for dangerous situations? Are you comfortable with being …
Let’s cut to the chase and get straight to the point. It’s incredibly difficult to become a pilot in the Air Force, as they only accept, and train the best candidates. That means that if you want to fly with the Air Force, you need to be the best version of yourself that you can …
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Once you’ve qualified for your commercial pilots license you may find yourself wondering what to do next.The obvious career progression is to become a commercial airline pilot. However, many airlines only hire those with a great deal of experience. For a newcomer, that’s a long way off.A certified flight instructor, or CFI, is an option …
There’s an old saying that’s as true today as it always has been – if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. And aviation has embraced that idea and taken it to heart, which is probably why it’s still using technology that most industries would regard as being archaic to help aircraft to know where they …
