Must-Read Books for Pilots
There’s nothing more magical than seeing the world from a bird’s eye view. Whether you are a pilot or an aviation enthusiast, these ten books will be sure to captivate you! The Spirit of St. Louis by Charles A. Lindbergh This autobiographical, Pulitzer-prize winning...
What was Aviation Like in the 1920s?
“The history of astronomy,” Edwin Hubble said in 1925, ‘‘is a history of receding horizons’’ — and even as the noted astronomer marveled at the colossal advances in his field, a segment of the population busied itself in an enterprise a little closer to home. World...
What Are the World’s Largest Airlines?
There are many different airlines spread around the world. Some are very small, and they fly only a limited number of routes. The airline industry is dominated by a few airlines whose base of operations are in Europe and the United States. Based on the amount of...
The Anatomy of an Airplane
Airplanes rank among the most marvelous and useful inventions ever created. Man has dreamed of taking to the skies since the dawn of time. Many of us alive today don’t realize how incredibly lucky we are to live in the tiny sliver of history in which this dream has...
Top Aviation Museums in the U.S.
The United States is the birthplace of flight, so it should come as no surprise that it’s also home to some of the best aviation museums in the world, displaying the first airplanes, rockets, fighter jets, satellites, and more. There will be some new additions in...
7 of the Best Aviation Podcasts
Podcasts are an incredible resource to research new topics, stay up to date on news, and more. They are easy to listen to while on the go, getting ready for work, cooking dinner, or working at your desk. With a plethora of interviews and intriguing topics of...
Pre-Flight Tips Every Pilot Should Know
Preparation is everything for a pilot. When we drive a car or ride a bike, most of us take the vehicle's safety and operationality for granted; we assume that when we turn that key or press down on that pedal, the vehicle will get us to where we need to be. We choose...
How to Choose a Flying School
Learning to fly is an adventure, but becoming a pilot is an endeavor that few entertain. The process is long and often arduous; pilots are required to spend many hours training before they can even take off without an instructor sitting in the co-pilot’s chair....
Piloting Private Vs. Commercial: Which Wins?
If you ask any pilot, they’ll probably tell you that they’d prefer to own the plane they fly - and who could blame them? Owning a private plane gives you the means to fly wherever you want, whenever you want. However, the costs associated with private flight...
Tips for Writing a Great Pilot Resume
Searching for that dream piloting job and wondering why employers aren't calling back? It's probably your resume. A resume isn't just a document showing your previous employment; it's the highlight reel of your qualifications and talent. Without a strong resume, even...