by Miles Lundgren | Dec 28, 2021 | Aviation FAQs, Pilot Advice
There are different types of pilot’s licenses or “certificates” which grant different privileges and responsibilities. Common certificates to receive are a private pilot certificate, commercial pilot certificate, and airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate. So...
by Miles Lundgren | Dec 28, 2021 | Aviation FAQs
Zulu Time is the “Universal Time Zone” used in the aviation world. But why do we use Zulu time in aviation? Zulu Time is used in aviation because it is unaffected by geography or traditional time zones. It is a 24-hour timekeeping system that is the same worldwide at...
by Miles Lundgren | Nov 10, 2021 | Aviation FAQs
Pilots know that single-engine planes tend to have a left-turning tendency, and every student pilot knows what it’s like to have your CFI insisting on “more right rudder!” P-factor is one of the causes of this left-turning tendency but it can be a somewhat...
by Miles Lundgren | Sep 21, 2021 | Aviation FAQs, Pilot Advice
When looking at your VFR sectional chart, you may have noticed a few airports around the country surrounded by a unique type of airspace know as a TRSA. What is a TRSA? TRSA airspace, meaning Terminal Radar Services Area, consists of areas around especially busy class...
by Miles Lundgren | Aug 27, 2021 | Aviation FAQs
Image Credit The Piper Cherokee 140 is an immensely popular general aviation aircraft for several good reasons. They are easy to fly, reliable, and generally have a low ownership cost. That being said, how much does it cost to own and operate a vintage Piper Cherokee...
