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So how much is all this going to cost? How much do you want to spend? You can buy a set of […]
How to Fly on a Budget (as a Pilot)
Articles on how to discover your wings and save money on flying!
So how much is all this going to cost? How much do you want to spend? You can buy a set of […]
The purpose of a short-field takeoff is to get off the ground at the best angle of climb (VX)to clear an obstacle. […]
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, […]
Again, the initial costs depend on how you “own” your wings: rent, lease, partner, or buy. For most folks, the initial investment […]
That’s how aircraft performance is monitored in flight. But how do you know how fast your plane is going, at what altitude, […]
Let me give you one more cost-effective option that many pilots haven’t considered: buying a block of time. You simply find an […]
Hopefully, when you land from your checkride there will be two certified pilots in your aircraft — the examiner and you! The […]
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 […]
Any airspace that is controlled or reserved is marked on the charts to tell you what and where. Fortunately, the chart legend […]
Your goal is to pass the FAA practical test for your private-pilot certificate. Toward that goal your instructor will help you practice […]
The United States Ultralight Association (USUA) was formed in 1985 when ultralights were becoming quite popular in the United States. It has […]
The performance of aircraft is greatly affected by weight. A heavier aircraft requires a larger engine and wings. Also, the weight limit […]
Maybe you can simply write a check for your new wings. If not, keep reading because there are many ways to save […]
It would be great if all your takeoffs were into the wind, because the wind speed lowers the amount of airspeed your […]
The oldest and most common type of flying club is called a shareholder club. Members purchase a share in the club with […]
If your dream is to fly your own airplane someday, you have a lot to learn! You have to discover how planes […]
When the sport pilot regulations were issued on September 1, 2004, a simpler and easier way to obtain a pilot certificate was […]
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, […]
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, […]
So what’s it going to take to earn your private pilot certificate? Just like earning anything worthwhile, it’s going to take some […]