Job Opportunities As A Private Jet Charter Pilot
When pilots reveal to a new acquaintance what they do for a living, the next question is usually: “Which airline?” While major and regional airlines, as well as the military, …
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Why Are Airplanes Pressurized?
“For your comfort, the cabin will be pressurized.” Passengers hear this as part of in-flight announcements as they settle into their seats, but most might not know how this takes …
Maintaining the Correct Course When Flying
Maintaining the correct course in the air is as easy as following the line on the GPS, isn’t it? Unfortunately, it’s not so simple. What happens when your cockpit GPS …
The Role of The FAA
Nearly every entry on this blog has mentioned, or at least linked to, the Federal Aviation Administration. There’s a reason for that: It’s the governing body of American aviation. Every …
Aviation: From Hobbyist to Career
The aviation industry is undergoing many changes at a rapid rate, and it’s an exciting time to transfer a passion or hobby regarding aviation into a career. It’s easy to …
What Is Aviation Dispatch?
Aviation dispatch is a vital aspect of the aviation industry. It is also known as flight following, flight dispatch, or flight operations (or “flight ops” within the industry.) The title …
Why Get A Masters In Aviation Science?
You’ve probably seen ads in pilot publications or social media platforms touting the virtues of graduate programs in aviation. While many options can help boost your career, this post focuses …
Making the Decision to Pursue Aviation as a Career
If you’re at all involved in aviation, you’ve likely heard about a worldwide pilot shortage. For years, low paid first officers, corporate pilots, and flight instructors struggled mightily to make …
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Airplane Repair: What to Know When Something Goes Wrong
It’s easy to think of airplane maintenance as simply “fixing what’s broken.” But there’s much more to than that to keeping an airplane healthy and in flying condition. Before you …
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What Goes Into Prepping for Departure?
A smart pilot’s departure begins long before he or she climbs into the cockpit. One of the most important aspects of becoming airborne takes place before the airplane is anywhere …
Navigating Airports from Big to Small As a Pilot
Some student pilots think the toughest part of flying is simply staying aloft. However, the mechanics of taking off and landing at an airport extend far beyond the aeronautics of …
What Is the “Pilot Crisis” I Keep Hearing About?
Pilots who begin flight training with the goal of making a living in the cockpit are in a much better position to do so than those with similar plans about …
What Kind of Speeds do Different Kinds of Airplanes Reach?
To understand the kinds of various speeds airplanes reach, it’s important to also understand how airspeed is measured in aviation and what it means for you as a pilot. Remember …
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USAF Brigadier General Jeannie Leavitt will address CAU’s first graduating class as guest speaker
Adviser to “Captain Marvel” and the Air Force’s first female fighter pilot BAKERSFIELD, CA – California Aeronautical University is proud to announce that United States Air Force Brigadier General Jeannie …
California Aeronautical University Will Honor Its First Graduating Class
BAKERSFIELD, CA – California Aeronautical University will hold a graduation ceremony to honor its first graduating class on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The first annual commencement ceremony will take place …
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The Path To Becoming A Flight Instructor
The pilot shortage is creeping further into the aviation industry. Not only are pilots needed, flight instructors are too. The need for Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) is great. Not only …
Learning To Fly Isn’t As Complicated As You Might Think
One look at a cockpit, especially one belonging to a new airliner or a fighter jet, might seem like an impossible mess to a non-pilot and an overwhelming task to …
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What is a Touch and Go?
Many instructors compliment their student pilots’ learning sessions in the cockpit with some touch-and-goes, but some CFIs do not think the practice actually contributes to proficiency and safety. However, experienced …
How Do Air Traffic Patterns Work?
Competent and professional contact with air traffic controllers is a weak area for even experienced pilots. Working in air traffic patterns is a basic part of life for student pilots, …
How Does Altitude Affect Flying?
The basics of altitude seem like the most basic aspect of flying: As long as you’re in the air, isn’t that good? But working with the realities that come with …