Complete Private Pilot’s License Process (Full Beginner’s Guide)
I've had my pilot's license for 18 years, and I've owned my own airplane for the last 9 of those years. In this post, I'm going to break down step by step how you can get your private pilot’s license. I also cover all of the material in this article in the video...
7 Tips for MASSIVELY Better Landings
Here are seven practical landing tips that I don't think get talked about enough that are not only going to help you improve your landings, but I promise it's going to help you in your confidence. I also cover all of the material in this article in the video below. 👇...
I flew the New Cessna T206. And it’s NUTS. (Full Review)
I got to spend 3 days flying the brand new Cessna Turbo 206, and it’s NUTS. I’m going to walk you through the key features and the highlights from my time with it. This experience completely opened my eyes to how capable this airplane really is. I also cover all of...
If I Was Becoming a Pilot This Year, Here’s What I’d Do
A lot of people dream about becoming a pilot, but few actually make it happen. I want to help you become one. I’ve been a pilot for 19 years and I’ve learned all of these lessons below the hard way. If I was serious about getting my pilot’s license this year, this is...
Cessna 182 vs. T206 Full Comparison (After Flying Both)
I got to fly the 182 and Turbo 206 with Cessna for a few days. They are both incredible airplanes but have some big differences. We’ll look at the key features side by side so you can make the decision of what’s right for you. And I didn’t expect this — but after...
If I Was Buying a Plane in 2026, Here’s What I’d Do
I’ve owned a Cessna 182 for ten years now and have learned a TON in the process. If I was buying an airplane THIS year, this is exactly what I’d do. I also cover all of the material in this article in the video below. 👇 https://youtu.be/Pzvh8oO71jw Start Looking for a...
The 5 Hard Levels of Becoming a Pilot (and How to Conquer It)
Becoming a pilot and owning your own plane is absolutely doable, but in order to get there, there are several key challenges you're going to have to overcome, and understanding them upfront will help you know what to expect as you get started.I also cover all of the...
Don’t Make These 9 Sneaky Pilot Mistakes (That I Did)
You don’t want to make these flying mistakes because at the very least you’ll look silly, and at worst you could get really hurt. I have made every single mistake on this list, and if you can just avoid them, I promise it will make you a better pilot. I also cover all...
90% of What I Learned in Flight Training in One Post
Key Lessons I’ve Learned as a Pilot I can boil down most of what I've learned as a pilot to a few key points. And I promise if you can take these to heart, it's going to make you a safer and more confident pilot. So, there's a few key areas here that I want to cover....
8 Pilot Checkride Tips That Will Make a Difference
As of this writing, I’ve passed five checkrides, and every piece of advice you’re about to read comes from one of two places: Things I did wrong and regretted Things I did right and am very glad I did that way So if you’re willing to listen and actually implement...
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