The commercial license is a typical next step after gaining
your private pilot’s license. Whether or not you want to end up flying for a
living, lots of people will get their commercial rating for...
When you’re cleared for takeoff, using the checklist “Lights, Camera, Action” can be useful to remember to turn on the applicable lights [lights] and transponder [camera] before you take off...
A couple weekends ago I was preparing for a long cross
country trip from Texas to Idaho to do some back country instruction in the
mountains. Part of my checklist leading up to the trip was to clean...
Flight training is a big investment of time, financial
resources, and mental and logistical bandwidth. Whether you are getting your
private license, instrument rating, or anything else, it’s a big...
If you’ve cruised through your private pilot’s license and are looking ahead to future ratings, the commercial rating is a relatively easy rating that will also certify you to be paid to fly....
Buying an airplane can have a lot of hidden costs and so it
is good to do your research prior to buying to have an accurate view of the
total costs of airplane ownership. I often tell people that...
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