Many pilots find night flying very enjoyable. Under night VFR conditions, the air tends to be smoother, airports with beacons are easy to find, there is generally less traffic and other aircraft can be easier to see because of the use of anti-collision beacons and strobe lights. Night flight requires specialized training because night navigation,
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In a niche of gaming that is already considered very specialized, it speaks a lot about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 that many consider it to be a disruptive title. With amazing imagery, real-world map information, dynamic weather and traffic, and expansive aircraft customization options, the game delivers one of the most realistic simulations of aviation
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Pilots with long aviation careers may remember a time when lugging around heavy flight bags full of navigational charts and logbooks was the norm. Fortunately, electronic logging and storage of documents have made packing for a flight nowadays a lot easier for pilots. Despite all the fancy technology we have, packing a flight bag with
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It’s certainly a good sign that society has been slowly shifting towards inclusivity and all-around accessibility. One of the most important parts of this transition is opening opportunities to people who are differently-abled. In the case of the FAA, they have incorporated special accommodations for people with disabilities who would like to earn an FAA
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Taking the private pilot written test can be a daunting task. You’ve gone through ground training, studied hard, and dreaded the day for weeks. Now it’s do or die. Maybe you hear a voice in your head saying: “You shall not pass”. Don’t listen to it, nearly 91% of test-takers pass the Private Pilot Airplane
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How do you become a private pilot? You must meet the certification requirements. If you look them up, though, they don’t tell you much. The most they can give you is an overview of the eligibility prerequisites, knowledge areas, and skills. So, how do you know the specific knowledge areas, flight skills, and aviation nuances?
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With more than 163,000 holders, the private pilot license (PPL) ranks as one of the most sought-after pilot certificates in the US. Statistically, it’s second only to the student pilot certificate. As a private pilot, flying for compensation or hire is almost out of the question. Why is the PPL so popular then? What can
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People become pilots for many reasons, but if you intend to make a living as a pilot, you almost certainly need a commercial pilot license (CPL). Sure, you can earn money with a private pilot license. But your options are limited. Very limited. For one, you can’t carry passengers or property for compensation, which you
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Flying in clear skies is easy, but how do pilots fly in foggy weather? Aviators relied on sight to fly aircraft in the early days of aviation, flying without seeing outside the cockpit was impossible for quite some time. Luckily, Lieutenant James H. Doolittle pulled it off when he conducted the first “blind” flight in
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The private pilot license, or PPL, reigned supreme among all types of pilot licenses for a long time. Why? As a private pilot, you can fly virtually any aircraft, operate in visual flight rules (VFR) conditions, and add additional ratings such as the multiengine or instrument ratings. Also, you don’t need hundreds of flight hours
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