Choosing a flight school is one of the most exciting—and important—decisions in your journey to becoming a pilot. With so many options available, it’s worth taking the time to find a school that fits your goals, schedule, and learning style (both the
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Every pilot remembers that first spark. The moment the ground fell away, the engine hummed, and the world looked different forever. That moment changed you forever, and now it can change a young person’s life.
The aviation industry is facing one of the greatest challenges in
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The FAA’s new 2025 MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) rule has brought significant updates to the world of light-sport aviation. The expanded privileges, aircraft eligibility, and training flexibility mean that earning a Sport Pilot Certificate now offers more opportunity than ever
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For many pilots working toward an airline career, becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is one of the most effective ways to build flight time and experience.
As a CFI, you’re paid to teach while logging hours and sharpening your skills in the
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Becoming a pilot is a serious endeavor. Some people dream about it their whole lives, others start their journey very young. When is the “right” time to start? According to Jason Blair, who worked as an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, now is the perfect time. He lays out his reasons
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The path to flying seaplanes has two lanes. You can go directly to your seaplane pilot rating, called the ASES (Airplane Single Engine Sea), as your first pilot certificate or, most commonly, you can obtain it as an add-on rating after you already hold the ASEL (Airplane, Single Engine Land)
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Again this year, ASA traveled to the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Championship competition for aviation performance and safety. To qualify for nationals, teams compete at regional Safety and Flight Evaluation Conferences (SAFECONs) throughout the fall to earn an invitation. Each
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Every year, several different groups provide data regarding the demographics of pilots. Today we have some 2024 numbers from the FAA as well as statistics by generation based on the current membership statistics for the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA).
The FAA publishes annual statistics associated with
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