FLYING Staff

Flight School Options in San Antonio (TX)

Editor’s note: The following article is not intended to be a ranking, but is only to serve as a list of possible options. As the saying goes, your mileage may vary. Attending a San Antonio flight school can open doors to a rewarding and fulfilling career as a commercial pilot. And the great news is, […]

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Spotify Playlist: Songs About Flying

The weekend is nearly here and in some sections of the country, the weather couldn’t be better. If you’re looking to get fired up over getting in the air this weekend, the staff at FLYING has put together a Spotify playlist that’ll definitely get you in the mood to take to the skies.

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What Are the Different Types of Pilot Certificates?

Generally speaking, there are 7 major types of pilot licenses, and they are: Student, Sport, Recreational, Private Pilot (PPL), Commercial Pilot (CSEL, CMEL), Airline Transport Pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor.  However, some of these levels have separate licensures depending on the aircraft. CSEL, for instance, is a Commercial Single-Engine License where CMEL is a Commercial […]

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How to Read Sectional Charts (A Beginner’s Guide)

Published by the National Aeronautical Navigation Services Group of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), sectional charts are just one of the many charts to help pilots navigate. Sectional charts always include visual “map” features like cities, towns, highways, and railroads, as well as information particular to navigating an aircraft. Pilots can use aviation sectional charts […]

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Top Pilot Jobs in Texas

Editor’s note: The following article is not intended to be a ranking, but is only to serve as a list of possible options. As the saying goes, your mileage may vary. Are you in search of a pilot job in Texas? Do you have a pilot job and wonder if there are better pilot jobs […]

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Flying at Night: What You Need to Know

If you have ever been on a late-night flight and found yourself walking out of the airport terminal, you might have glanced at the empty gates and dark airplanes. That might have caused you to think that aviation shuts down overnight, but that’s far from the truth.  Once the sun sets, a whole different side […]

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