Category Archives: Learn To Fly

Effects of lightning strike on an aircraft

del.icio.us Tags: aircraft,lightning strike,static-wick,static wick Pilot or a passenger, we all have wondered what would happen if the airplane that I’m flying in is hit by lightning? We know that friction causes drag.  What we may not realize is that this same friction also creates static electricity.  As an airplane flies through the air it …

September 23, 2009 – 8:19 pm | By av8er | Posted in Aviation Videos, Educational, Flight Lessons, Flight Training, Learn To Fly, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Pilot Certificates (or licenses)

Private pilot certificate, private pilot license, PPL, CPL, commercial pilot ….? What are all these terms? This article will briefly discuss these and similar terms so you can better understand what all these things mean. The following article is for basic understanding of the pilot certificates and licenses, and is not written for the professional …

September 22, 2009 – 4:21 pm | By iflyasa | Posted in airline transport pilot, Commercial Pilot, Educational, FAA - Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Lessons, Flight Training, General Aviation, Learn To Fly, Pilots, Private Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Sport Pilot, Student Pilot | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Flying Club vs Flight School

If you spend long enough time in general aviation, especially in teaching environment, you are definitely going to hear these two terms above. And if you are thinking about learning how to fly, then you are probably wondering what is the diference between a flying club and a flight school anyways. Well, we will nail …

September 21, 2009 – 12:51 pm | By av8er | Posted in Aviation Bussinesses, Aviation Lingo, Educational, Flight Lessons, Flight Schools, Flight Training, Learn To Fly, Pilots, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)