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Two Alternative Types of Pilot Careers – How to Choose Your Path

Alternative Pilot Careers - California Aeronautical University

Today, there are many types of pilot careers available upon graduation. Here are two alternative routes to consider: aerial firefighters and air medics. The aviation industry has undergone massive changes, not just due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but because of the digital revolution which began in the late 1990s and continues today in the form …

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What Is Avionics and How Do They Affect Pilots?

Airplane Avionics - California Aeronautical University

Avionics affects pilots in nearly every aspect of flying, but what is it and why is it important? The word “avionics” is an abbreviation for aviation electronics. The senior editor of Aviation Week and Space Technology, Phillip J. Klass, first used the term in 1949. Avionics can include navigation, radio, monitoring of aircraft performance. It …

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4 Instrument Rating Requirements to Know

Instrument Rating Requirements - California Aeronautical University

When working towards your IFR rating, there are a few instrument rating requirements to consider.  Achieving your instrument pilot rating is a terrific accomplishment. Not only does it permit you to fly as a private pilot under challenging weather conditions, it is another step forward to becoming eligible to fly for pay. Since the vast …

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Beginning Flight Training? Here are 4 Tips for Success

Tips for Training Success - California Aeronautical University

Earning one’s private pilot certificate is an accomplishment to be proud of. Dedicated instructors and strong flight schools make it possible, but progressing as a pilot is a team effort. Also required are the dedication, commitment, and hard work of the student pilot. The first aspect to doing well in one’s training is to form realistic …

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