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Articles on how to discover your wings and save money on flying!

Investment
May 23, 2021January 1, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Investment

So how much is all this going to cost? How much do you want to spend? You can buy a set of […]

May 21, 2021February 5, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Soft and Short Field Takeoffs

The purpose of a short-field takeoff is to get off the ground at the best angle of climb (VX)to clear an obstacle. […]

May 18, 2021February 5, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Wings

If you’ve been to the airport (and I’m sure you have) you’ve seen a variety of types of aircraft, large and small, […]

May 18, 2021January 1, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Initial Costs

Again, the initial costs depend on how you “own” your wings: rent, lease, partner, or buy. For most folks, the initial investment […]

May 14, 2021February 5, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Reading Flight Instruments

That’s how aircraft performance is monitored in flight. But how do you know how fast your plane is going, at what altitude, […]

May 5, 2021January 1, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Buying Time Blocks

Let me give you one more cost-effective option that many pilots haven’t considered: buying a block of time. You simply find an […]

April 28, 2021February 5, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Passing the Test

Hopefully, when you land from your checkride there will be two certified pilots in your aircraft — the examiner and you! The […]

April 25, 2021February 5, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Descent

What goes up must come down, including your plane. That’s good—as long as you do it safely! As you’ve probably figured out […]

April 23, 2021January 1, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Air Traffic Service

Any airspace that is controlled or reserved is marked on the charts to tell you what and where. Fortunately, the chart legend […]

April 14, 2021January 1, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Fourth, Cramming for the Test

Your goal is to pass the FAA practical test for your private-pilot certificate. Toward that goal your instructor will help you practice […]

April 9, 2021January 1, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

USUA

The United States Ultralight Association (USUA) was formed in 1985 when ultralights were becoming quite popular in the United States. It has […]

April 3, 2021February 5, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Weight Limit

The performance of aircraft is greatly affected by weight. A heavier aircraft requires a larger engine and wings. Also, the weight limit […]

March 29, 2021June 30, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Financing Your Wings

Maybe you can simply write a check for your new wings. If not, keep reading because there are many ways to save […]

March 21, 2021February 5, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Cross-Wind Takeoffs

It would be great if all your takeoffs were into the wind, because the wind speed lowers the amount of airspeed your […]

March 15, 2021January 1, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Flying Club Types

The oldest and most common type of flying club is called a shareholder club. Members purchase a share in the club with […]

March 12, 2021January 1, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Fly Your Own Airplane

If your dream is to fly your own airplane someday, you have a lot to learn! You have to discover how planes […]

March 9, 2021January 8, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

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 certificate was […]

February 28, 2021February 5, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Airspace Endorsements

The major differences between sport-pilot and private-pilot certification is that sport pilots can start off with fewer training hours and lower-cost aircraft, […]

February 24, 2021January 1, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Sport Pilot Endorsements

The major differences between sport-pilot and private-pilot certification is that sport pilots can start off with fewer training hours and lower-cost aircraft, […]

February 22, 2021January 1, 2022Frugal Pilot Flight Guides

Getting Your Private Pilot Certificate

So what’s it going to take to earn your private pilot certificate? Just like earning anything worthwhile, it’s going to take some […]

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