Pilot Training

  • Using Desktop Flight Simulators to Help Students Train for Real-Life Flights

    For many years now, flight instructors have argued about the merits and dangers of using PC-based flight simulators to supplement their students' flight training. Learning how to become a private pilot by benefiting from using a home simulator to hone your skills is a good way train.
    Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts) on Oct 6, 2009 to
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  • How to Get a Pilot License and Where to Go to Earn it

    You may be wondering, how do I get my private pilot license? Depending upon where you live, there may be a variety of options available to you. This article will help you determine which choice is the best for your needs
    Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • Costs and Requirements to Become a Private Pilot

    Are you thinking about when and how you can fly as a private pilot? The journey to becoming a private pilot is an exciting one, but it is also a major investment of timem money, and learning before you can take to the skies.
    Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • Flight School Companion: The First Solo Flight

    A pilot's first solo flight is often seen as a rite of passage. There is a great deal of tradition behind this step in a pilot's training, and it is often a special occasion. However, placing too much importance on it can have undesirable repercussions.
    Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts) on Aug 11, 2009 to
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  • Loans for Flight School

    Flight school is expensive. Loans can help you pursue your goals of becoming a pilot. There are loans that are specifically designed to fund pilot training. With these loans, your dream of flying can become a reality.
    Published by Rose Kivi (3699 pts) on Jun 15, 2009 to
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  • An Overview of the Glass Cockpit

    The glass cockpit is the greatest technology invented for aviation since engines! Are you a little hesitant about Glass cockpit technology? Than this is a great article for you to read!
    Published by pauldb28 (1094 pts) on Dec 19, 2008 to
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  • How to Become an Aircraft Pilot

    Want to learn how to become an aircraft pilot? This article is for you. Learn about what a private pilots licenses is and what the path is to obtaining it.
    Published by pauldb28 (1094 pts) on Dec 18, 2008 to
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  • Transitioning From Private Pilot to Commercial Pilot

    Every pilot who has ever manned the controls of a small propeller driven aircraft has wondered what is is like to fly the big jets. Let's take a look at how the transition from private pilot to commercial pilot typically works.
    Published by Odannyboy (74 pts) on Dec 12, 2008 to
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  • Student Pilot Tips For Dealing With Control Towers

    Learning to speak with ATC is stressful and intimidating. It takes time to learn all the lingo and also to develop an ear for interpreting garbled radio chatter. Moreover, air traffic controllers are not always the most patient people in the world. It's normal to feel overwhelmed at this stage.
    Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts) on Oct 29, 2008 to
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  • Cross Country Flight

    Cross country (XC) flight is a standard part of Private Pilot training. One must accurately fly long distance routes between multiple airports. This requires all of the skills needed to fly an airplane, including navigation, weather evaluation, fuel management, and use of controlled airspace.
    Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts) on Oct 19, 2008 to
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