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av8er December 31, 2009
» Add more comments. 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 are from out of this world, just a different breed). Stephen, who is deaf since [...] Read more »
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 I got into airplanes, I used to fly gliders. And during my own flight training [...] Read more »
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 [...] Read more »
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.
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av8er November 28, 2009
» Add more comments. 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 [...] Read more »
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 [...] Read more »
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av8er November 22, 2009
» Add more comments. 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.
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 [...] Read more »
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admin November 19, 2009
» Add more comments. When we think about a pilot career, most of us automatically get an image of an airline pilot in their minds. Well, it is true that airline pilot career has been one of the most glorified and sought after pilot career, historically speaking, but there are a lot of other options available for a pilot to explore as well. Airline pilots, honestly, are not necessarily the highly paid least amount of work and a lot of fun lot anymore. Things have changed, and they are changing as we entered the 21st century. I have compiled here a list of 20 career choices, or 20 pilot job lines you can chose from. And each one is more interesting than the previous one. In my future posts I will write in mote detail about all these choices, and what one needs to do to achieve the desired goal.
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 [...] Read more »