Contrary to what you might think, you aren’t required to have any knowledge about piloting an aircraft prior to starting our program. Crosswinds Aviation can take you through the entire flight training process of becoming a pilot. It might surprise you just how quickly you can be up in the air. Private Pilot Rating Most people start by obtaining their Private…
FAA Airman Certification Standards / Practical Test Standards Documents When you take a Checkride (Practical Test) for a new Pilot Certificate or Rating, your examiner does not randomly select the tasks you are asked to perform. They are clearly defined in the appropriate FAA standards book. The PTS and the ACS are an agreement between you, your examiner and…
This degree is aimed at those students who wish to obtain a recognised degree in air transport management with a view to pursuing a career in the airline and airport industry. It is particularly aimed at those wishing to qualify as commercial pilots. The BA (Hons) Air Transport with Commercial Pilot Training degree reflects the changes inherent in the dynamic…
Finding a Sport Pilot Instructor or Flight School There are basically two ways to get Sport Pilot training: Sign up with an established flight school or flying club Sign on with an independent CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) Which way is right for you depends on a number of factors, such as your geographic location and proximity to a flying school, your schedule…
Approximately 90 hours of flight training instruction, 22 weeks of training Purpose: teach students basic flying skills Focus: Contact, Instruments, Formation (2-ship), Navigation At the end of this 6-month phase, students pick which Advanced Track they wish to fly Students pick based on their performance / ranking in Phase 2 Track Selection Process – How do…
The Air Force has selected 30 enlisted airmen for the next wave of training to fly remotely-piloted aircraft, the service announced Wednesday. The 30 airmen chosen to train in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 include two senior master sergeants, five master sergeants, nine technical sergeants and 14 staff sergeants, as well as an additional five alternates, the Air…
PPL thru CPL, ALL INCLUSIVE Aircraft Private Pilot Time Building 50 PIC hours Instrument Rating Time Building for Commercial Commercial 250 Hours Cessna 150/152 Cost = $39, 880 Students must weigh 190 pounds or less to qualify for training in the Cessna 150/152. Cessna 172 Warrior Cost = $47, 275 Cessna 172 SP Cost = $51, 400 Cessna 172 G-1 Cost = $54, 665 This…
Oxford Flight Training was founded August 2004, started by Raj Persaud. Raj is a former airline flight engineer and worked for several airlines, including Pan American World Airways, as a technical representative and avionics tech. He is also a commercial pilot and FAA certified maintenance inspector and technician. Raj holds a Bachelor of Technology Degree in…
Starting your career as either an ab initio cadet pilot or direct entry second officer, you will undergo a rigorous training program to equip yourself with the highest flying standards. Upon successful completion of training, you will work your way through the ranks. If you have the potential, you will have an opportunity to progress as a Captain, and further…
Have you given any thought to turning your love of flying into a lucrative career? Does becoming a commercial pilot or flight instructor sound fun and exciting? If so, consider applying for admission to US Aviation Academy! Maybe you have already earned your pilot license and/or instrument rating. Maybe you have not. Whether you have absolutely no flying experience…
Its hard to answer as the best initial pilot training depends on the instructor not on the school. A good school will be able to provide good training aircrafts in excellent mechanical condition but at the end of the day what you will learn will stay with you for your whole life and thats entirely dependent on the flight instructor his teaching methods, temprament…
Main Picture © tsuna72 The integrated route The integrated route involves a full-time course of study, generally lasting around 14-18 months. This takes a student from complete beginner to a position where they are ready to take up a role as a pilot ready to work for the airlines. The main advantage is that a student enters an intense course of study within a…
One of the most confusing things for student pilots is the number of different types of pilot certificates and ratings there are. And unless someone tells you that there’s a difference between a certificate and a rating, you might think they’re all the same. I’m here to tell you that they’re not. A pilot certificate, which is often referred to as a pilot’s license…
You can expect the best. Every year, we welcome over 300 pilots into easyJet as Captains, experienced Co Pilots and Cadets. We will help you to develop and ultimately take on a future leadership positions. Cadets Every year we look for new enthusiastic and passionate pilots to join the team. We partner with CTC Aviation, CAE Oxford Aviation Academy and FTEJerez…
Since we know that the minimum flight time needed to qualify is 45 hours, this would work out at: 2-Seater £7200 4-Seater £8100 • Note: these are average prices only – costs vary considerably from school to school, so shopping around is very much advised! You might well wonder why anyone would train in a 4-seater when you could save nearly £1 in the 2-seat option…
Order the X-Plane 10 Global flight sim now to get started with the world’s best flight training aid. Or, if you’d like to try it on your home computer before you buy, you can download the X-Plane 10 demo. Don’t I need a motion simulator to really benefit? Absolutely not. According to research conducted in cooperation with the FAA, using a full-motion simulator…
Between all the construction activity and almost nonstop flight simulations, United Airlines’ Flight Training Center in Denver is a particularly busy place these days. Denver beat out Houston and Chicago to win the consolidated flight training center last year. By the time the consolidation is complete at the end of 2017, United will have nearly doubled the number…
In conjunction with DJI, these events are a fantastic free experience for anybody wanting to learn more about drones. With an accessible, diverse product range for you to interact with and learn about, there s something on offer for everybody. Over the course of the day you ll learn more about DJI as a company, witness a number of in-depth demonstrations of model…
