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Why Learn to Fly (PROS & CONS)
Flying is fun, fast, and exciting. There is no experience more rewarding than getting aloft, navigating through the skies, and…
Charting a Course: Going From Here to There
If we wanted to fly along aimlessly without following a set route, we’d fly in a balloon instead of an…
Your First Solo (First Solo Flight)
Your first solo flight, while short, is a significant step in your journey to becoming a pilot. It will be…
Flying Costs (Initial & Operating Costs)
Welcome to Frugal flying. We know why you are here. You want to be able to fly an airplane for…
Flight Controls
Most of the fun in flying comes from maneuvering the aircraft. And for that, we are going to need something…
Airspace Rules: the Upside Down Wedding Cake
Once you’ve studied the rules of airspace for a while it will all start to make sense. However, your first…
Watch Your Attitude (Test-Taking Attitudes)
Think about any famous pilot that you know. Take, for example, Chelsea Sullenberger or Chuck Yeager. What do you think…
Four Forces of Flight (Most Important Fundamentals)
Are you ready to learn some aerodynamic theory? The four forces of flight are essential in understanding how an airplane…
Airplane Stall (What It Is and How to Recover)
If you aren’t quite sure what airplane stall is, then you’re in the right place. Today I’m going to tell…
Flying Requirements
It’s a fact: Learning how to fly has never been cheap. You have to hire an instructor and a training…
The Rules: Ultralights, Sport Aircraft, and More
You may be surprised to learn that there are different ‘rules’ regarding the type of aircraft and even pilot’s licenses….
Flying for Business
Technically, you cannot fly your private aircraft for pay. You can’t carry passengers or freight for money. However, you can…
Private Pilot Knowledge Test (and Prep)
The Private Pilot Knowledge test might seem a little daunting, but it truly is your time to shine. It is…
Introduction to Flying
All great journeys have to start somewhere, and this is your beginning. Knowing where to start is one of the…
Your Cross-Country Flight Plan
Cross country flying is what aviating is all about. Going from one place to another in a (relatively) straight line,…
Slow Flight
Slow flight is an essential part of your flight training. There are numerous reasons why you might want to fly…
Sport Pilot Training Is Safe
When the sport pilot regulations were issued on September 1, 2004, a simpler and easier way to obtain a pilot…
Financing Your Wings
Maybe you can simply write a check for your new wings. If not, keep reading because there are many ways…