![As long as the learner can pass a third-class medical exam, there is no maximum age limit for flight training. [Shutterstock]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/shutterstock_81975922-scaled-e1701817528623.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
Age Is Just a Number When It Comes to Flight Training
With some caveats, there really is no such thing as being ‘too old’ to be a pilot.
What a Flight Instructor Wants You To Know
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Knowing What’s ‘Normal’ Is a Big Part of Preflight Inspections
The learner pilot–with checklist in hand—should never be afraid to ask questions.
How I Became a Flight Instructor
Becoming a flight instructor was the very last thing on my to-do list. If we’re being completely honest, very few pilots decide to do so on their own. So how did I find myself in this position? In 2009, Colgan 3407, a Continental Airlines passenger flight, crashed into a house after an aerodynamic stall. The […]
