Investment
So how much is all this going to cost? How much do you want to spend? You can buy a set of […]
Category: Frugal Pilot Flight Guides
Articles on how to discover your wings and save money on flying!
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. […]
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, […]
Initial Costs
Again, the initial costs depend on how you “own” your wings: rent, lease, partner, or buy. For most folks, the initial investment […]
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, […]
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 […]
Passing the Test
Hopefully, when you land from your checkride there will be two certified pilots in your aircraft — the examiner and you! The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
USUA
The United States Ultralight Association (USUA) was formed in 1985 when ultralights were becoming quite popular in the United States. It has […]
Weight Limit
The performance of aircraft is greatly affected by weight. A heavier aircraft requires a larger engine and wings. Also, the weight limit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]