The difference between me right now and me one hour ago is significant: I’m no longer hungry, and I’m current to carry passengers.
I didn’t plan to fly today, but the weather got the best of me. It’s midweek, so of course an airplane was available. Plus, my currency had
…Being a pilot and flying an airplane is a thrill, say most aviators. It’s no wonder. History tells us that people have been fascinated by flight for centuries, but it’s only been in the last 100 years that humans have been able to take flight in order to experience that
…Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) are defined by a set of governing regulations. Among the resulting LSA models, there are three styles that are prevalent: (1) Fixed wing, conventional style (airplanes), (2) Powered Parachutes, and (3) “Trikes” (a.k.a. weight-shift control, as the FAA calls
…In 2004, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) became a new category the FAA created for aircraft that are simple, easy to fly and inexpensive to own and operate. To fly an LSA, you’ll need a Sport Pilot License, which is much easier to obtain than other more common pilot’s licenses. It
…by Greg Brown,
With persistence and patience, you too can overcome challenges learning to fly.
As I’ve shared over the last few days in my posts about Jeanne Peterson, Chevy Chevallard, and Phil Ferdolage, there is no ceiling age when you’re too old to learn to
…by Greg Brown,
Any healthy person can learn to fly. Even at age 57 and beyond. You just need persistence and patience.
There’s no age limit to learning to fly, as you’ll continue to hear me say. A few days ago, I introduced you to Jeanne
…by Greg Brown,
Is it worth learning to fly at an older age? Yes, even at 54, says this retired Air Force Lt Col.
Feeling too old to learn to fly? Let’s change that feeling.
Age is not a factor when determining if you can obtain your pilot’s license. Health
…by Greg Brown,
Learn to fly at any age with minimal prerequisites… Jeanne Peterson did so after 49 years old.
Jeanne is a reader of my Flying Carpet column in Flight Training magazine. She boldly wondered what age was the ceiling that one could go about learning to fly. I
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