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Just Plane Different: The Types of Planes You Can Fly With Each Certificate

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In the aviation industry, there are many certifications and ratings available to pilots. Here is a list of the different types of planes you can fly with each certificate.  Here is an interesting bit of knowledge from the Federal Aviation Administration (opens in a new window) (FAA) to share with your next airline seatmate: You …

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Which Type of Aviation License Is Right For You?

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When you are excited about becoming a pilot, it can be challenging to decide your goals and which type of aviation license is right for you. Many members of the general public use the term “pilot’s license” without understanding what these ratings and certificate truly mean. As you learn more about what is possible in …

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Four Ways Our Airline Cadet Program Helps You to Succeed in Your Career

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The California Aeronautical University Airline Cadet Program can help student pilots succeed in a beginning a commercial pilot career; here’s how. It is wise for pilots wanting to fly commercially with an airline to make a relationship with a potential employer before completing their education as airlines create a strong hiring pool. Regional airlines themselves, …

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FAR/AIM: What to Know About Federal Aviation Regulations and the Airman’s Information Manual

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As a flight student, your instructor will spend some time discussing the FAR/AIM, or the Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual. When you do so, you will share in the responsibility of every active pilot in the United States, no matter how many hours he or she may have logged. These documents form the …

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3 Steps to Begin an Aviation Career (and Why You Should Start Today)

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If you’ve been considering an aviation career, there are many benefits to beginning your journey today. Here’s how. With the aviation industry currently in a state of flux due to COVID-19 (opens in a new window) restrictions and the subsequent shutdown, some might question the wisdom of beginning an aviation career or studying for an …

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Four Important Changes to FAA Regulations In 2020

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In the same way the airline industry underwent many changes after 9/11 and the introduction of the Transportation Security Agency (opens in a new window), it faces major shifts as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. While rumors in the aviation community have been swirling for weeks about what these updates might look like, in May 2020 …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Airplane Winglets

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If an airplane has wings, why does it need winglets (opens in a new window)? Airplane winglets are the “baby wings” placed at an angle at the end of airplane wing. Most modern passenger jets have winglets. They became a staple of the aircraft industry the 1980’s when concern about oil prices pushed increased research …

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Four Ways Aviation School Helps Advance Your Pilot Career During Times of Uncertainty

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While the aviation industry has been charting the end of the recession-driven “Lost Decade (opens in a new window)” of the 2010’s, pilots were cheering the onset of a personnel shortage that meant a greater choice of jobs, paid training, a living wage for new aviators, and the demise of practices like “pay to play …

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What Is The Importance of Aviation Ground School?

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Aviation ground school serves several important purposes for new and long-professional pilots. Even pilots with thousands of hours undergo a form of ground school when working on an additional certificate or type rating in an airplane which is new to them. Whether taken online at the student’s own pace or under the guidance of an …

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How the GI Bill Can Help Jump-Start Your Aviation Career

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In addition to completing your Private certificate or even becoming a Certified Flight Instructor with the Post-9/11 GI Bill, it is possible for you to complete your training while accomplishing a college degree, which can give you an advantage in any number of workplaces. With the GI Bill, you might be eligible for many more …

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What You Need to Know About the Different Types of Pilot Certificates

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New student pilots in the United States are sometimes surprised to learn that they can earn many different types of pilot certificates. Knowing about these certificates and their requirements can help with financial planning, setting goals, and exploring the many options available to them.   Student Pilot Certificate Candidates must be at least 16 years …

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Moving From Standard Pilot Training to Specialized Aircraft

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Image (opens in a new window) After receiving standard pilot training, most pilots will find themselves moving to operating specialized aircraft. One of the goals of initial pilot training is to teach the student how to assess and synthesize information efficiently. In order to earn their private certificate, student pilots must demonstrate that they can …

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Mastering Lift: The Design Of Airplane Wings

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As our understanding of lift and basic aeronautical principals (opens in a new window) has improved and changed, so has the design of airplane wings. Wing design is an incredibly important aspect of aeronautical engineering. Now that computer software and advanced wind tunnel technology are aiding in the development of wing design, we are better …

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What Do You Do Once You Earn Your CFI?

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For many pilots, becoming a flight instructor is an important career goal which allows them to gain experience, build time, and earn money as a pilot. Completing the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA (opens in a new window)) requirements for becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) requires commitment, planning, and true dedication to aviation. However, many …

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