Requirements for Aerobatic Flight (License, Rating, Parachutes, etc.)
Flying upside down is probably on most pilots’ aviation bucket list. I first got to experience aerobatics in a Citabria in Alaska and the flight maneuvers were as spectacularly overwhelming as the...
Do I Need an Instrument Rating to Get a Commercial Pilot’s License?
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 To Use Aircraft Lights (Beacon, Position, Strobe, etc.)
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....
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