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So, you want to be a pilot? That’s great! But how can you go from wanting an office in the sky to actually having one? One of the greatest barriers to becoming a pilot is cost. No worries, though. There are a number of organizations, colleges, and universities that offer aviation scholarships to help you. […]

The FAA does require the training for operating certain types of pressurized aircraft.

If you’re interested in flying drones, here is a good place to start.

There’s something classic and exciting about flying a tailwheel using stick-and-rudder skills. In fact, some of these airplanes date back as far as World War I or II.  While earning your tailwheel endorsement, you’ll build a new skill set and broaden your ability to fly different kinds of aircraft. You’ll also broaden your horizons. You […]

Knowing the standard temperature in aviation can help pilots navigate the skies safely and understand how the atmosphere and temperature impact flight.

Ever since British pilot Wilfred Parke inadvertently entered and recovered from the first recorded spin in 1912, pilots have been intrigued and simultaneously scared of stalls and spins. But why? Understanding what a stall is, how it develops into a spin, and how the pilot can recover from either event will reduce any apprehension you […]

Flight training scholarships, women in aviation scholarships, emergency maneuver training, you name it and there’s likely an aviation scholarship available. Many different aviation organizations aim to assist students and pilots of all experience levels in completing their education and career goals in both aviation and aerospace.  Lack of funding continues to be a main reason […]

Learn all about pilot scheduling and salaries.

A multiengine rating is an additional certification pilots obtain on a private, commercial, or airline transport pilot certificate that allows them to fly aircraft with more than one engine. As a multiengine rated pilot, your flying experience will build as you operate more and more high-performance aircraft. You’ll also enjoy the security a twin-engine aircraft […]

Airplane wheels, better known as landing gear, endure the roughest treatment of any aircraft’s equipment. They not only support the full weight of the airplane’s payload, but airplane tires withstand takeoff speeds and must be equipped to handle sudden spin-ups when contacting the runway upon touchdown, and aggressive stops at high velocities. Extreme heat and […]