Earning your commercial pilot certificate will look different for someone starting from scratch than for someone already holding their private pilot license. While it can be a long process, becoming a commercial pilot is a fun and rewarding adventure. Becoming a commercial pilot can allow you to become a flight instructor which is a great […]
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 […]
Aircraft mechanics are in a well paid line of work due to the demand and importance of the job. Learn what to expect for an aircraft mechanic salary, what an aircraft mechanic does, the skills required to perform the duties necessary to be successful, and what the job outlook is for an aircraft mechanic. In […]
In aviation, the acronym FBO is short for fixed base operator. While this term is known worldwide, it is more common in the United States. A fixed base operator is a commercial operation that provides aviation services to both major airports as well as smaller airports and hangars. These operations receive approval from the airports […]
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 […]
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 […]
Floating the idea of an amphibious aircraft? Today, pilots aspiring to land on runways and water have more options than ever. Not long after the introduction of the FAA’s newest aviation category—the light sport aircraft or LSA—in September 2004 came the birth of LSA seaplanes. LSAs in the seaplane category were developed with requirements that […]
Looking for the best iPad for pilots? Before you decide which one is the best iPad for flying with your electronic flight bag (EFB) apps, you have to make choices.
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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