The US has some of the most robust and comprehensive for drone flight in the entire world. If you’re a foreigner who wishes to fly a drone in the US, then don’t let this little fact deter you. There is a clear method to comply with these rules. However, we must warn you early on
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Flying privately is expensive. The cost of renting an aircraft, fuel, landing fees, and much more adds up very quickly. With the widespread sharing of the cost of a taxi or fuel on a road trip, it makes sense that private pilots would try to apply this to a flight. This practice shifts a private
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Becoming a pilot is a childhood dream of many young boys and girls. Aviation has fascinated nearly every culture across the globe since hot air balloons took to the skies almost 250 years ago. Like all things in life, the prestige of becoming a professional aviator and the freedom of flying privately does not come
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The FAA introduced the Sport Pilot Certificate in late 2004 to encourage more people into aviation. Reduced training and medical requirements promised cheaper and faster access to recreational aviation. Seventeen years on, uptake of the opportunity has been modest. In 2019 the FAA issued 27,000 private pilot licenses against 200 sport pilot certificates. Is there
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Exhilarating, challenging, and rewarding. All are adjectives used to describe flying a tailwheel (or taildragger) aircraft. Yet, the benefits to your flying extend beyond achieving the logbook endorsement. Gaining a tailwheel endorsement demands two adjustments from you. One is the transition to a new aircraft type, much as when you upgrade from a Cessna 172
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The airport traffic pattern is a means of safely directing aircraft in and out of an aerodrome. While the airport traffic pattern is standardized, every traffic pattern is established based on conditions specific to each airport, such as terrain or noise abatement requirements. Information pertaining to each airport’s traffic pattern is found in the Chart
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A windsock (also known as a wind cone) is a classic symbol of the airport environment and has been used for decades as a tool to judge wind speed and direction quickly. These conical polyester tubes are often underappreciated, and using them to their maximum potential requires a basic understanding of their operation. This article
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Obtaining a Private Pilot Certificate is no easy task and requires a fair amount of effort and out-of-pocket expense. The last thing you’d want is for your hard earn license to become useless. This article will explain what you need to keep in mind to avoid turning your license into a paperweight. Does a Private
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Do you have friends or family who are aviation professionals or are just downright obsessed with aviation? The advantage of knowing someone with a laser-focused passion is that it’s a lot easier to buy them gifts. As the holiday season approaches, here are some gift ideas to make this season special for your loved ones
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The FAA requires only that a drone be marked with its registration number in a spot that is readily visible upon visual inspection. This should ideally be on the main body of the drone – either on the propeller arms or at the top or side of the main drone hull. The mark must be
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