Learn to Fly Blog

Getting a medical certificate is a mandatory part of getting an FAA pilot license. Ask any aviator and they will quickly tell you how much they dread their flight physical, but don’t let it scare you. Every airman has gone through the process and despite occasional...

"...and then the winds were gusting 40 knots!" goes the story of me, the new private pilot, in way over my head. We were all there once. You departed the airport and the winds were reporting a steady crosswind, totaling no more than 12 knots, but then when you...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seems to get a great deal of pleasure making rules difficult to understand, especially when it comes to pilot certification.  That's why we have taken the liberty to help break it down and draw some clarity on exactly...

Whether you plan to fly for fun or as a profession, there really isn’t anything as exhilarating as being in command of your own airplane. Simply put, flight training is fun, challenging, and yes… expensive. But don’t run to the hills just yet! The costs of taking on...

So you did it; you got the big interview! Now what? The phone interview seemed simple enough but now its time for the next big step—your face to face with the recruiters. You were excited but now the questions start pouring into your mind: How do I prepare? What if I...

Trans States Holdings, an operator of regional airlines, has announced a new flow through partnership with mainline low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines. Trans State’s three companies; Compass, GoJet, and Trans States Airlines, have individually announced their...

Success comes with failure. For America’s largest manufacturer of commercial aircraft, Boeing, has seen its fair share of shakeups. With the recent tragedies surrounding the 737 MAX, the Seattle-based company has faced severe backlash from customers, government...

Flight training is expensive. More than only its technical challenges, flight school poses one of the most formidable financial burdens a person can take on. From aircraft rental fees to instruction costs and training materials, more than a few students have forgone...

What led to the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 is something we can learn from in aviation. See how external pressure leads to the scene of every aircraft accident. Pilots have a special responsibility. Every day we grow in aviation. Understanding outside factors is the key to aviation safety.

Learning to fly is a lot of fun! Few things compare to the exhilarating feeling of soaring high above a city scape, glaring down at a vast and tiny world below.  While flight training is extremely rewarding, more than a few aspiring aviators have fallen pray to a...