5 Great Blogs for Pilots
Reading blogs is a great way for pilots to keep up with the latest industry news. They are seldom operated by multinational companies, so they may be filled with alternative viewpoints that pilots might not otherwise consider. Since it is nearly impossible for pilots...
6 Careers for Pilots
Aircraft pilots fly both airplanes and helicopters. They perform tasks that include transporting passengers and cargo, testing aircraft types, and crop dusting. Pilots help local news stations by monitoring traffic and informing viewers and listeners of rescue...
Top 5 Private Planes
Long lines, wailing children, rude customer service representatives, and tasteless peanuts - we all know what to expect when we step foot onto a commercial plane. The average person resigns herself to the inconvenience of commercial flight knowing that, failing the...
3 Tips to Make Flying Easier
Whether you're joining your family for the holidays or setting off to explore a new country, traveling can be exciting and adventurous. The actual flying, though, can get stressful when it comes to navigating airports and getting through the flight wedged in with a...
Basic Maneuvers Every Flight Student Must Know
Piloting a plane is exhilarating, but it certainly isn’t easy. Those interested in learning to fly need put in considerable time, practice, and effort in order to become certified. Truthfully, I wouldn’t have it any other way; piloting a plane requires care – and as a certified flight instructor, I make a point of being tough on my students by ensuring that they are not only able to perform basic maneuvers, but can do so without becoming anxious and flustered during the exercise.
Real Planes Don’t Flip: FAQ About Flight Turbulence
For the inexperienced traveler, the bouncing and jolting caused by turbulence can be frightening and stressful; however, it is a common and – in most cases – utterly benign happening. No one should be afraid to take to the air, be it for pleasure or a business trip!
Learning to Fly: An Aspiring Pilot’s First Steps
Traveling through the sky can be a thrilling, almost surreal experience – but for many, a trip through the clouds is an uncomfortable necessity; an hours-long purgatory of cramped airline seating and regrettably salty peanuts. In the wake of that discomfort and inconvenience, it can be hard to imagine how thrilling flight can be outside of the commercial passenger experience.
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