by ealexander | May 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a smooth flight on a beautiful evening over the Washington cascades as your passenger peers out of the window of the family Cessna 172. “How high are we?” she asks curiously. You respond simply with 8,000 feet, seemingly satisfying her interest....
by ealexander | May 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
In April 2018, the FAA changed it’s long standing requirement for Commercial Pilot applicants to complete their practical exam in a “Complex” aircraft. Pilot’s could now, with seemingly the flip of a switch, use “Technically Advanced...
by ealexander | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
No two pilots will agree… Everyone seems to over-glorify the aircraft which they learned to fly in. Maybe it’s the joy of accomplishing a goal in a particular airframe; or maybe its that they are most familiar with that specific trainers flight...
by ealexander | May 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
§91.205 of the Federal Aviation Regulations prescribes what equipment aircraft must have to operate in the United States. This is where pilot’s can find equipment required for IFR. But like most things in aviation, It’s a lot for anyone to remember!...
by ealexander | May 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Early last week the Federal Aviation Administration released guidance to pilots and air carriers in the form of a special FAR, providing relief as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. Among the changes, the FAA primarily addressed those regulations written under...
by ealexander | May 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the most common questions many aspiring pilots ask is how much commercial pilots make? The answer is anything but straight forward, but is probably a good figure to get in mind before delving into flight school applications. While yes, most pilots make a...
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