Category Archives: Flight Training

Meet the World’s First Deaf Instrument Rated Pilot

Posted on December 31, 2009 by av8er

This New Year’s eve I would like to introduce my readers to the World’s First Deaf Instrument Rated Pilot, Stephen Hopson. You might have read his post about his Flight Instructor who gave selflessly, if not please do so (pilots … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation Videos, Flying Stories, Important Aviation Personalities, Learn To Fly, Private Pilot, Videos | Tagged airline job, airline pilot, airplane takeoff, airplanes, deaf person, Flight Training, health, hearing, instrument rating, ir, Learn To Fly, Private Pilot, Thinking about Flight Training | 4 Comments

I want to be That Guy

Posted on December 22, 2009 by iflyasa

This blog is about General Aviation and Flight Training. So far I have been writing about flying lessons in an airplane, as this is what I have been involved in as a professional pilot and flight instructor. Even though before … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation Books and Media, Aviation Videos, Flight Lessons, General Aviation, Learn To Fly, Recreational Pilot, Videos | Tagged airplane, airplanes, aviation, blog, flight, Flight Training, fly, flying, General Aviation, glider pilot, gliders, hang glider, Learn To Fly, lodi ca, nicholas cage, pilot, professional pilot, sky dive, sky diving lessons, Thinking about Flight Training | Leave a comment

The Flight Instructor Who Gave Selflessly

Posted on December 9, 2009 by av8er

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 … Continue reading →

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 | 2 Comments

How to Become a Pilot in the United States

Posted on December 7, 2009 by av8er

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. Continue reading →

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 | 4 Comments

8 Steps to an Airline Pilot Career Job

Posted on November 28, 2009 by av8er

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Flight Training, Learn To Fly, airline transport pilot | Tagged airline job, aviation careers, cpl, Flight Training, flying, license, pilot careers, pilot jobs, Thinking about Flight Training | 4 Comments

Flight Training Scholarships for the Physically Disabled

Posted on November 26, 2009 by av8er

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 … Continue reading →

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 | 1 Comment

Federal Aid for Flight Training

Posted on November 22, 2009 by av8er

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. Continue reading →

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 | 10 Comments

5 Questions you should ask yourself before starting Flight Training

Posted on November 20, 2009 by av8er

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 … Continue reading →

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 | 1 Comment

Military Aviation Careers

Posted on November 10, 2009 by av8er

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, … Continue reading →

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Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)

Posted on November 3, 2009 by av8er

In one of my previous articles we talked about the NextGen; Next Generation Air Transportation System, and how it is working towards making the future of the air navigation in aviation industry better, safer and automated. We have also talked … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation Videos, Educational, FAA - Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Training, General Aviation, General Aviation News, NASA, Videos | Tagged FAA, federal aviation administration, flight tracking, future, helicopter, navigate, navigation, nextgen, surveillance | Leave a comment

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