V1 Rotate

An airline captain weighs in on whether you should consider the change.

What’s it like to go from the operating theater to the flight deck? We share the rest of the story, which we started last week in “V1 Rotate: Making the Switch,” as we join FLYING columnist Dick Karl as he explains to Sam Weigel how he made the transition from success as a cancer surgeon […]

FLYING columnist Dick Karl explains to Sam Weigel how he made the transition from cancer surgeon to Part 135 pilot.

The regionals need pilots with experience to operate but such pilots are suddenly in huge demand by major airlines.

Sam Weigel offers advice about how the pros and cons of learning to fly in glass cockpit aircraft.

Flight training before graduating high school is an excellent idea for any teenager interested in a flying career, but don’t rush.

Welcome to V1 Rotate In this week’s episode of V1 Rotate, Sam Weigel takes a break from the Boeing 737 to show off his newest acquisition, a freshly restored 1946 Stinson 108 taildragger. Recounting his journey from training in “boring” airplanes to being introduced to the Piper J-3 Cub (“The world’s worst airplane for every […]

FLYING does the math for you to provide some answers to the question.

Sam Weigel offers pros and cons about flow-throughs and what they could do for your career progression.

Opportunities to learn, network, and have fun make EAA’s AirVenture at Oshkosh a worthy destination for new or aspiring professional pilots.