Radio Calls at Uncontrolled Airports: A Pilot’s Guide to Safe Communications
Does the idea of making radio calls at uncontrolled airports intimidate you? It did to me when I first started
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13 Items A Student Pilot Needs to Get Started With Flight Training
There are various things a student pilot needs to get started with their flight training. Other than motivation and a
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The FAA’s Definition of Night – Explained
If you’re a pilot you need to know the FAA’s definition of “night,” but it can be a bit confusing.
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The Cost To Obtain Your Private Pilot License – Revealed
So you want to learn how to fly? Cool! The first typical step to becoming a civilian pilot in the
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How To Avoid Motion Sickness As A Student Pilot
Are you a student pilot who suffers from motion sickness? Do you get nervous right before a flight lesson? This
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A Guide to Understanding Basic & Special VFR Weather Minimums (Airplanes Only)
Understanding the weather minimums for VFR and Special VFR flight can be a bit confusing depending on what airspace you
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The 3 Must-Know Aircraft Emergency Squawk Codes For Pilots
There are 3 aircraft emergency squawk codes that every pilot needs to know. They are 7500, 7600, and 7700. It’s
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40 Must-Know Pilot-ATC Radio Phrases for VFR Pilots
This is a list of pilot and air traffic control (ATC) phrases and examples for VFR pilots (student, private, etc)
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What Is The Path To Becoming A Commercial Pilot?
So you’re interested in learning the path to becoming a commercial pilot? Awesome! There certainly isn’t one definitive way of
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The 10 Most Popular Aircraft in General Aviation
Have you ever wondered what the most popular aircraft are in general aviation? We all watch the air shows. We all see the loud, fast roaring jets on TV and the glitz and glamour of flying the fast movers and big rigs. But what about the unsung heroes? The little guys? No, I’m not talking about people. I’m talking about the airplanes that are responsible for training thousands and thousands of great pilots.
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