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Today, pilots who fly the latest model aircraft benefit from glass panel equipment with the latest GPS technology. However, many pilots in older aircraft have to rely on other means of navigation or want to have a backup unit if their electrical system quits. A portable GPS unit could offer you peace of mind if […]

A flight-ready prototype of Mayman Aerospace’s P2 Speeder made its debut at the Draper Venture Network CEO Summit this week in Ventura, California.

MVFR or marginal visual flight rules refers to the set of rules laid out for flying within the ceiling of 1,000-3,000 feet or 3 to 5 miles visibility. Since there are so many rules to remember for specific flying conditions, remembering the guidelines for Marginal VFR can be challenging. Although keeping marginal VFR flight rules […]

Mountain aviation is a skill that only comes with time and experience. Successfully mastering the skill of mountain flying is necessary for being able to navigate an aircraft above treacherous terrains. Mastering the skill of mountain aviation can change the career of a pilot in numerous ways. For more details about the benefits of mastering […]

What control actually turns your airplane? Aileron? Rudder? The answer may surprise you. Your airplane needs a certain minimum amount of energy, call it airspeed, to lift off the ground and fly.  If your airplane has too much energy, it tends to break.  The area between the minimum amount of energy to fly and the […]

Becoming a pilot is a dream job for lots of individuals, but having an inaccurate understanding of the job’s prerequisites can often prevent people from ever pursuing it seriously. Vision requirements for pilots are one of the many things that the general public tends to be unclear on when it comes to the world of […]

When most think of aviation, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a pilot. Well, behind the scenes, the person who is responsible for the critical safety measures to keep pilots flying is the aircraft mechanic. Inspections, testing, repairs, and management of the hangar are all important duties performed by the aircraft mechanic. […]

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. Do you dream of taking to the skies, piloting your own aircraft? Or maybe you want to take your training to the next level […]

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. Whether you’re a veteran pilot with decades of experience and you’re looking to move to your dream destination of beautiful Hawaii, or if you’re […]

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. The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development expects to see commercial pilot jobs increase by 7% from 2018 to 2028. On average, there […]