On Monday I posted two questions about medical certificates Let’s see how you did.
1. A Third-Class Medical Certificate was issued to a 19-year-old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Recreational or Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will expire at midnight on
A—August
Prior to starting your flight training it is important to first determine if you meet the guidelines for issuance of an FAA Medical Certificate. Don’t let this process deter you, obtaining your FAA Medical is a fairly simple process and is much like going to your doctor for a physical.
…If these last posts have convinced you that you would like to be a pilot, that’s great! Bob Gardner’s book, The Complete Private Pilot is a great place to start! Here is an excerpt from his book:
So you want to be a
…One of the most common worries among prospective pilots is whether it is affordable to learn to fly. Greg Brown and Laurel Lippert’s book You Can Fly! does a great job at explaining this:
A range of factors will determine your total investment in flight training.
…Why fly? The following is an excerpt from You Can Fly! by Greg Brown and Laurel Lippert that explains why flying is such an amazing feeling:
Flying is humankind’s wildest dream fulfilled–soaring among the birds, playing tag with the clouds and gazing down upon the wonders
…Welcome to the new Learn to Fly Blog by Aviation Supplies and Academics. We have decided take a fresh look at our blog and to use it to help students and future pilots learn and explore insights on the foundations of flight and flight training. You will find out what it
…A great read for anyone—not just pilots! This exceptional collection of flying stories is one ride that should not be missed.
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This is the captivating inside story of the making
…A documentary film celebrating the passion for flight
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A Pilot’s Story is a feature length documentary film that explores the mystical attraction and endless adventure that draw pilots into the sky. Exhilarating and inspiring, the story is told in the voices of the interview subjects, a gallery of
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