I don’t own an airplane — I rent them by the hour from FBOs. And while G1000 equipped airplanes are
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There has never really been a good system for renting airplanes in the United States. In theory your pilot’s certificate,
Continue readingMy First Passenger, and My First Emergency Diversion
Things are much simpler when you’re flying by yourself. You already know all the rules and are comfortable in the
Continue readingMy Experience Taking the Private Pilot Check Ride
I finally did it. After eight months of training, I took and passed the Airplane Single Engine Land Private Pilot
Continue readingGarmin Pilot App Developers on Nexus 9 Incompatibility
I absolutely love the Garmin Pilot app. It has made flight planning a complete breeze, and the downloadable airport and
Continue readingFlying my Solo Cross Country
I started flight training in February. Between ground school and then primary flight training, it has taken me about eight
Continue readingTraining Tip: Once You Start, Don’t Stop
Last week, I found myself once again flying endless laps around the pattern trying to perfect my landings. It’s a
Continue readingLearning to Appreciate the PAPI
So far during my primary flight training, the approach slope indicator lights haven’t really been something I used or worried
Continue readingWhat I Learned from my First Solo
I started ground school back in February. I passed the written in April, and started proper lessons later that month.
Continue readingThis Video Might Make You Regret your Career Choice
It certainly did for me. Sure, the airline industry might not offer much in terms of pay for new pilots
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