My professor at CAU would always say that being a professional pilot is being knowledgeable; 70% of the work is in the classroom. I grew up in South Orange County, California after my family immigrated to the United States from Russia when I was four years old. I was a very outdoorsy kid and spent …
It was Amelia Earhart, the famous aviator, who said, “I have often said that the lure of flying is the lure of beauty, and I need no other flight to convince me that the reason flyers fly, whether they know it or not, is the esthetic appeal of flying.” The aesthetic appeal of flying has …
The safest aircraft are those that are maintained regularly. Some airplanes require constant maintenance just to be considered airworthy. However, as with a car, waiting until something breaks is not an effective way to keep it in optimal condition. Implementing a proactive cycle to keep the aircraft running safely and smoothly is much better: upkeep …
Learning to fly a plane with one engine takes a lot of skill and practice. Most pilots begin their flight training in a single-engine aircraft. In general, single-engine airplanes are used in aviation schools to train students for their private pilot through their commercial certificates (and sometimes even certified flight instructor training). Once you are …
If you dream of surfing the blue skies above for a living, aviation hiring opportunities are trending up. Whether you prefer to view the skyline from the pilot’s seat or to observe the horizon from the ground, there is a multitude of careers in aviation to choose from. As an ever-growing industry, one can find …
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