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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)

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)

101 General Aviation and Flight Training Scholarships

Flight Training is definitely not a cheap proposition. It costs tens of thousands of dollars to obtain your pilot certificate or license. Same goes for aircraft mechanic, air traffic controller, flight dispatcher courses. However, there is money available in the form of scholarships, grants, federal aid, and financial aid from various sources like AOPA, EAA, NBAA, 99s, WIA, memorial and charitable foundations, colleges, universities, and industry leaders like Boeing, Airbus etc. I have compiled here a list of 101 sources of aviation scholarships and grants. This is the money that you do not have to return. Scholarships are available for pilot training, aircraft mechanic course, flight dispatcher course, air traffic controller course and for aviation college degree and grad school.

November 10, 2009 – 5:04 pm | By kimoking | Posted in Educational, General Aviation | Tagged aviation, aviation scholarship, federal aviation administration, financial aid, Flight Training, flying, grant, Learn To Fly, pilot, pilot certificate, Thinking about Flight Training | Comments (38)

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)

Sean D. Tucker with Oprah Winfrey this Thursday

Sean Tucker, well known aerobatic pilot from the bay area California is scheduled to be on Oprah Winfrey Show tomorrow. So, those of you who do not watch this show regularly (I know I don’t), tune in tomorrow and see what’s up. Or use your TIVO or something. Sean performs for Team Oracle, and is …

October 21, 2009 – 11:09 am | By iflyasa | Posted in Aviation Videos, General Aviation News, Important Aviation Personalities, Videos | Tagged aerobatics, aircraft, airplane, aviation, Flight Training, flying, pilot, pilot certificate | Comments (1)

Careers in Aviation – 9 Pilot Certificates Explained

Guest Post by: Erik Johannessen There are millions of Persons around the world, who have learned to fly. Some of them do it just for fun, others use it as a way to travel to work and there are others who become career pilots to earn a living. If you are starting to do research …

October 19, 2009 – 6:05 pm | By av8er | Posted in airline transport pilot, Commercial Pilot, Educational, Flight Training, General Aviation, Pilots, Private Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Sport Pilot, Student Pilot | Tagged add-on, airline transport pilot, aviation, career, career pilots, certificate, certified flight instructor, cfi, cpl, cross country, faa rules, flight, flight test, license, medical certificate, pilot certificate, pilot examiner, ppl, privileges, Student Pilot, student sport | Comments (1)

Alcohol and Aviation

I was reading an article about when do you have to report a DUI or DWI related action (in a motor vehicle) to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)? You can read it here. It is true that any arrest, and/or conviction has to be reported to the FAA within 60 days, as required by FAR …

October 10, 2009 – 12:32 am | By av8er | Posted in Aeromedical Factors, Aviation Lingo, Educational, FAA - Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Lessons, Flight Training, General Aviation, Learn To Fly, Pilot Medical Certificate, Pilots | Tagged acronyms, alcohol, aviation, FAA, fit for flight, flight fitness, pilot, pilot certificate, pilot in command | Comments (2)

Sport Pilot

DEFINITION OF A LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT 14 CFR PART 1.1 Light-sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original certification, has continued to meet the following: (1) A maximum takeoff weight of not more than– (i) 1,320 pounds (600 kilograms) for aircraft not intended for operation on water; or …

October 2, 2009 – 1:48 am | By av8er | Posted in Educational, FAA - Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Lessons, Flight Training, Learn To Fly, Sport Pilot | Tagged FAA, pilot certificate, Sport Pilot | Comments (0)

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