Learn to Fly Blog

You probably learned in flight school that with a Private Pilot Certifciate a pilot is allowed to perform certain preventative maintenance tasks on their aircraft. You may have also learned that the FAA is very specific about what exact tasks are allowed under these...

When the day comes that you hope to fly internationally, outside of the United States, it's time to apply for the FCC Restricted Radio Operator License. Fear not! The process isn't as complicated as you've likely heard. Obtaining the license is straightforward and...

Becoming a pilot is a rewarding journey. While challening, it is one of the most exciting and fun certifications a person can achieve. The timeline to learning to fly can vary greatly from school to school and from student to student. The cirriculum, while often...

In the United States, pilot certification is governed under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) perscribed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). While these regulations address certification and training required for all FAA licenses, 14 CFR...

As a new student pilot, it can be difficult to know if you are getting “the ole bait and switch” tactics used by many flight schools. Aviation is, after all, expensive; and in this day in age, it can seem like schools will do and say anything to get to your money....

Buying your first aviation headset can be one of the more daunting purchases you make as a student pilot. After all, you have likely already committed to spending a sizable fortune on training alone, and now a headset too!? Rest assured, you don’t need to spend $1,000...

Few careers are as rewarding as teaching flight training. From sharing the moments of pure joy during a student's first solo to finally passing the baton, christening a new pilot -- the feeling of watching students succeed is incomparable!  Here's how, you too, can...

During flight school, everything seemed relatively predictable. Study hard, complete required reading, watch a few Youtube videos, and put what you've learned into practice. I really felt like I had a good grasp on things. Boy, was I in for a wake-up call... You see,...

The FAA medical certification process can be an airmen's most formidable obligation. Yet, pilots at every level share the need for a strong healthcare advocate.   That's the mission of Dr. Keith Lemmon, an AME who recently opened Northwest Aviation Medicine-a medical...

Training at some flight schools can be frustrating, let alone expensive, but with any frustration comes a turning point... Deciding it's time to change flight schools is a big decision that isn't taken likely. After all, you've likely spent a great deal of time with...

So you decided it's time to start taking flight lessons! You've convinced your significant other that it will be well worth the investment and have set aside the money to finally pursue your dream of learning to fly. Congratulations! Like any new hobby or profession,...

You smoothly apply full power for takeoff on your Piper Cherokee 140. You’re pressed back into your seat as you quickly begin accelerating down the runway of Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. A quick glance at your engine gauges verifies that everything is working...