You may be surprised to learn that there are different ‘rules’ regarding the type of aircraft and even pilot’s licenses. And they aren’t all created equal. This is not a bad thing. By being selective and knowing the rules, you can get up and fly at a significantly reduced cost. This section will explain the…
It’s a fact: Learning how to fly has never been cheap. You have to hire an instructor and a training plane, take lessons, study for tests, pass those tests, buy or rent a plane, buy fuel and insurance, and find the time to get into the sky. You’d be amazed at the number of requirements…
Are you ready to learn some aerodynamic theory? The four forces of flight are essential in understanding how an airplane flies and how it behaves. A firm grasp of these concepts is the foundation of nearly all your flight training, both in theory and practice. Today I will describe the four basic forces of flight…
The rules in aviation exist for a reason. And that reason is safety. As a result, they need to be extensive and cover as many areas as practically possible. How does the FAA achieve this? By publishing guidance known as FAR parts. This series of publications detail the entirety of the rules and regulations surrounding…
Once you’ve studied the rules of airspace for a while it will all start to make sense. However, your first look at how airspace is designated might seem odd. Who designed this plan anyway? Actually, the rules of airspace over the United States are those accepted around the world. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)…
Most of the fun in flying comes from maneuvering the aircraft. And for that, we are going to need something vital. Flight controls! Without flight controls, we’d have a pretty boring flight! You might be surprised to learn that there are only 4 primary flight controls. I will tell you all about them, how they…
The truth is that there is no such thing as a ‘born pilot’. Everybody needs pilot training to be able to know how to fly an airplane. What does that pilot training involve? A lot of dedication and hard work! Today, I’ll cover flight training requirements, including the number of hours you’ll need, along with…
There’s no denying that the sky is a pretty big place, and that means that there is nobody watching, right? Wrong. Aviation is one of the most heavily regulated industries around. While it is safe, this is only the case when everybody follows the rules. Who sets these rules? The Federal Aviation Administration and they…
