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The Flight Instructor Who Gave Selflessly

Guest Post: By Stephen Hopson Today I was going to write about the success of the “Flight to Hartford” project with my church (you can find it listed under my name) and tie it into the universal laws of attraction and giving. But something else came up, taking priority. I just learned that a man …

December 9, 2009 – 6:24 am | By av8er | Posted in Aeromedical Factors, Flight Lessons, Flying Stories, Important Aviation Personalities, Learn To Fly | Tagged aeromedical, air traffic control, aircraft, airplane, cessna, checkride, corporate jets, fit for flight, flight fitness, Flight Training, flying, flying club, health, hearing, Learn To Fly, pilot, pilot certificate, Thinking about Flight Training, traffic control tower | Comments (2)

How to Become a Pilot in the United States

Human flight has always been one of mankind’s archetypal dreams. This article provides useful information for anyone who is thinking about learning how to fly. More specifically, the information presented here provides the steps you need to know in order to become a certified Private Pilot in the United States.

December 7, 2009 – 4:37 pm | By av8er | Posted in Aviation Videos, Flight Schools, General Aviation, Learn To Fly, Private Pilot, Videos | Tagged aircraft, airplane, commercial pilot license, cpl, Flight Schools, Flight Training, fly, flying, flying club, General Aviation, instructor fee, Learn To Fly, pilot certificate, ppl, Private Pilot, private pilot certificate, private pilot license, Thinking about Flight Training | Comments (5)

8 Steps to an Airline Pilot Career Job

There are a few things that you should be familiar with, if you, or someone you know, has an interest in becoming an airline pilot. Most folks assume that one can simply apply for a pilot job at United or South West, and they will provide the training to become a pilot. Well, this is …

November 28, 2009 – 3:43 am | By av8er | Posted in airline transport pilot, Flight Training, Learn To Fly | Tagged airline job, aviation careers, cpl, Flight Training, flying, license, pilot careers, pilot jobs, Thinking about Flight Training | Comments (7)

Flight Training Scholarships for the Physically Disabled

In the past I have posted a list of 101 General Aviation and Flight Training Scholarships, Federal Aid for Flight Training, and An Aircraft in each Household – a Dream or Reality. Now read about how a non-profit Able Flight in partnership with a top aviation university, Purdue University is making it possible for disabled …

November 26, 2009 – 6:07 pm | By av8er | Posted in Aeromedical Factors, Flight Training, General Aviation News, Learn To Fly, Sport Pilot | Tagged aviation careers, aviation program, aviation scholarship, aviation technology, aviation university, collegiate aviation, financial aid, flight, flight instructors, Flight Training, General Aviation, physical disabilities, pilot certificates, purdue university airport, purdue university students, sport pilot certificate, student loans, student pilots, Thinking about Flight Training, transitional training | Comments (8)

New Charter Pilot Jobs in India

A new company in India is launching the country’s first small piston engine airplane on demand air-charter service, starting with a fleet of two Cirrus SR22 aircraft. Manav Singh, the Chairman of Air Car (and Club One Air) states that the seats are expected to be priced competitively with business-class airline tickets and half the …

November 26, 2009 – 2:14 am | By av8er | Posted in DGCA - Director General of Civil Aviation India, General Aviation News | Tagged aviation, aviation careers, flying, pilot careers, pilot jobs | Comments (30)

10 ways to build Flight Time for Airline Pilot Job

So now that you got yourself a Commercial Pilot Certificate or CPL as it is known outside of the United States, how do you go about building that flight time or flight experience to make it to that first airline pilot job interview? Airline hiring has traditionally been a roller-coaster ride. There are times when …

November 23, 2009 – 1:19 am | By av8er | Posted in Educational, General Aviation, Pilots | Tagged aerial photography, airline hiring, airline job, airline pilot, airline pilots, aviation experience, banner tow, build time, commercial aviation, commercial certificate, commercial pilot certificate, flight experience, flight time, Flight Training, pilot job, pilot time, regional airline, tow pilot, tow pilots | Comments (10)

Federal Aid for Flight Training

The U.S. Federal government provides certain programs to help students fund the cost of their education at a college, university, professional, technical, or a vocational school. There are various federal programs available for students who are enrolled at least half time in a college degree program, and maintaining satisfactory academic progress, and not in default on a previous grant or loan. Financial aid offered from the federal government is based on individual financial needs and situations. If you desire to receive financial assistance from the federal government, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA application is utilized by the U.S. Department of Education to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and eligibility for available federal aid programs.

November 22, 2009 – 1:28 am | By av8er | Posted in Educational, Flight Training, Learn To Fly | Tagged college degree program, educational opportunity grants, efc, estimated family contribution, fafsa application, federal pell grant, federal perkins loan, federal student aid, federal supplemental educational opportunity grants, financial aid, financial assistance, financing options, Flight Schools, Flight Training, free application for federal student aid, General Aviation, half time, satisfactory academic progress, student loans, Thinking about Flight Training, u s department, u s department of education, us federal government, vocational school | Comments (16)

5 Questions you should ask yourself before starting Flight Training

Have you been thinking about learning to fly an airplane? Or have you thought about it in the past? How about, have you ever dreamed about piloting an airplane? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then go ahead and read on. Learning to fly an airplane is fun, easy, and a …

November 20, 2009 – 12:14 am | By av8er | Posted in Educational, Flight Lessons, Flight Training, General Aviation | Tagged aircraft, airplane, financial aid student, financial assistance, Flight Schools, Flight Training, fly, flying club, Learn To Fly, personal loan, pilot, pilot careers, pilot certificate, student loan, Thinking about Flight Training, training provider | Comments (2)

Military Aviation Careers

US Military offers various career opportunities in aviation for both men and women, whether enlisted or as commissioned officers.In my opinion, military aviation careers are a great stepping stone for similar jobs in the civil aviation industry. Most military aviators, whether they are pilots, maintenance technicians, navigation specialists, flight dispatchers, aviation logistics support professionals, and …

November 10, 2009 – 10:42 pm | By av8er | Posted in Learn To Fly, Military Pilots | Tagged aircraft, aviation careers, military aviation, Thinking about Flight Training | Comments (0)

First Black Woman Aviator in Aviation History

A role model in General Aviation Flight Training The other day while browsing through African American Aviation History websites and blogs, I came across a name that I had heard many a times, but never got an opportunity (or simply being lazy maybe) to learn more about. So, I decided to spend some time, and …

November 9, 2009 – 4:52 pm | By av8er | Posted in Aviation Books and Media, Aviation History, Aviation Videos, Flight Schools, General Aviation, Important Aviation Personalities, Videos | Tagged aerobatic, aircraft, aircraft control, airplane, aviation, Flight Training, flying, pilot, pilot certificate, safety | Comments (4)

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