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Posts by Brandon

Does the idea of making radio calls at uncontrolled airports intimidate you? It did to me when I first started flying. This simple guide will help you the next time you’re flying into an uncontrolled field. When you fly into an uncontrolled airport, you’re sort of entering the Wild West. Sometimes the culture at uncontrolled […]

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Aug 8, 2022

There are various things a student pilot needs to get started with their flight training. Other than motivation and a positive attitude, these are the necessities needed to start flying.

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Jul 7, 2020

If you’re a pilot you need to know the FAA’s definition of “night,” but it can be a bit confusing. It’s important because we have to log night flying time. In fact, we often have to log it to meet requirements and get credit for various certificates and ratings.

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Jun 6, 2020

So you want to learn how to fly? Cool! The first typical step to becoming a civilian pilot in the U.S. is becoming a Private Pilot. Naturally, one of the first questions you’ll have is how much is it going to cost me to obtain my private pilot license. Let’s find out by listing all […]

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Jun 6, 2020

Are you a student pilot who suffers from motion sickness? Do you get nervous right before a flight lesson? This is fairly normal and is not a reason to give up on your dreams of becoming a pilot. I know because I’ve been there, and I overcame it. This article explains how.

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Jun 6, 2020

Understanding the weather minimums for VFR and Special VFR flight can be a bit confusing depending on what airspace you are operating in. In this article I’ll try to help you understand the minimum requirements for visibility, cloud separation, and ceilings.

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Jun 6, 2020

There are 3 aircraft emergency squawk codes that every pilot needs to know. They are 7500, 7600, and 7700. It’s not only important to know what the codes are used for, but also how to avoid switching to these codes in non-emergency situations to avoid setting off alarms in ATC facilities.

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Jun 6, 2020

This is a list of pilot and air traffic control (ATC) phrases and examples for VFR pilots (student, private, etc) who don’t have a lot of experience with radio communications. Many terms and phrases used on the radio don’t have obvious meanings. This guide is meant to help with that.

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Jun 6, 2020

So you’re interested in learning the path to becoming a commercial pilot? Awesome! There certainly isn’t one definitive way of becoming a professional aviator, but there are definitely some concrete requirements that every prospective commercial pilot must meet.

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Jun 6, 2020

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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