Many pilots tend to believe that only those who fly for a living need Commercial certification, but there are many benefits to obtaining your higher level type certifications. Proficiency tops the list. Many past Commercial students use the course as a way to keep current and continue learning. Not only can you advance your skills as a pilot, but you can also…
In the ongoing military scorecard between the United States and China over who has the most “stuff” – be it troops, tanks, guns, ships or airframes – the human element is sometimes overlooked. By human element we mean the operators behind the hardware making the decisions on what, how and when to shoot and how to employ tactics and counter-tactics based on the…
Stepping into an old Northwest Airlines DC-9 flight simulator brought him back to when he was a younger pilot and was put through emergency-type situations — engine and system failures, for instance — as part of training and to test his mettle. “I have a lot of blood, sweat and tears in this thing, ” said Hokuf, now a Delta Air Lines pilot. Flight simulators…
“The call of the sea” has been nagging the human mind for time immemorial. The urge of exploring the other end has enticed adventurous souls to the sea. Men discovered continents, went to the extremes sailing on this eternal sea of this exploratory urge, guided by stars and the compass. With time, navigation became more sophisticated and technology dependent…
LSA Airplane Rental, Instruction, Checkride and Proficiency Check Fees Flight Instruction Hobbs time with Sport Aviation Aircraft LSA – $205 per hour * (includes $130 airplane per hour and $75 per hour flight instructor) Flight and Ground Time Instruction – $75 per hour ** (ground school and pre/post flight briefings) Group ground instruction two or more people…
Light Flight Hot Air Balloons provides flight training for Lighter-than-Air (LTA) Private and Commercial Hot Air Balloon licenses. While we offer rides in our biplane, we don t provide fixed wing or airplane flight instruction. If you want to learn to fly airplanes, and you live in our Central Maryland flying area, we suggest you contact Harford Air Services…
What is the first step I need to take to become a sport pilot? You should first consider getting either an FAA medical certificate or plan on using your current and valid U.S. driver s license. Additionally, you will need to get a student pilot certificate. Please see the information below for more details on the option you can choose: FAA medical and the student…
A degree in aviation is a great way to further your career. Combine studying for an undergrad or graduate degree with skills based training such as pilot or aircraft mechanic, or get a degree that will open the doors to a wide area of fields inside the aviation industry. More than 300 aviation schools listed on BestAviation.net offer Aviation Degree programs…
As a general rule the answer is no. There are a few countries that do some training as you indicate. They are few and far between. If your country did such a program I believe you would already be aware of it. Even the USA won t subsidize flight training, and loans are difficult to get unless you have good income and credit or a co-signer with such. Even the…
This video is so great, it makes us wonder why the US Air Force iteself rarely produces videos this good!?! The Undergraduate Pilot Training Class of 17-03 at Vance isn’t much different than any other pilot training class. They go through a year of strenuous training successfully transitions ‘pilots’ who can barely fly a Diamond aircraft to world-class aviators…
The Pilot Training school commissioned in 1964 is selected as the training center for African and Middle East countries. The development of this training facility has made Ethiopian Airlines self-sufficient in meeting its requirements for pilots. This is accomplished through the engagement of highly qualified and experienced Ethiopian Airlines training staff…
Basic Military Officer Qualification After enrolment, you start basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, for 15 weeks. Topics covered include general military knowledge, the principles of leadership, regulations and customs of the Forces, basic weapons handling, and first aid. Opportunities…
Why You Should Go and How to Select One: Aviation professionals are not born, they are educated. By Scott Spangler If you are considering a professional aviation career, think seriously about the adjective that modifies aviation. Professional,as defined by the dictionary, means of, engaged in, or worthy of the high standards of, a profession; designating or…
Is TSA security clearance required of Non-US citizens? Yes, all non‐US citizens are required to complete a Category 1 TSA training request and receive approval. Additional costs apply. What is the ATP CTP? The Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) is a stand‐alone course pre‐requisite for the ATP written exam for multiengine. The course…
Our accelerated Private Pilot Certificate program will take you from zero hours of flight experience through earning your first pilot certificate in as little as 21 days. The program includes both flight training and ground instruction. Our primary goal is to ensure that you become a safe and competent pilot–not just that you know enough to pass your FAA practical…
The private pilot certificate is traditionally the most popular entry-level pilot certificate. It offers a great deal of freedom and privileges. As a private pilot, you can fly any aircraft as long as you have the appropriate training and ratings. You can fly almost anywhere, day or night. You can fly in good weather under visual flight rules (VFR), and later…
Think of Emirates and large widebodies such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing spring to mind. But two much smaller aircraft displaying the livery of the Dubai flag-carrier are on the static. Last week, Emirates Flight Training Academy, set up by Emirates to address its growing need for pilots, signed a deal for its first aircraft: 22 Cirrus SR22 piston singles and…
Although at face value flying a UAV seems remarkably similar to playing a video game, the consequences of every pilot s actions are deadly serious. Unmanned planes are at the forefront of gathering aerial intelligence around the globe, so in addition to being a skilled operator, the pilot must be able to analyze intelligence imagery in order to make snap decisions…
