Pilot's Life Blog
The Pilot’s Life blog is here for you to learn what it’s like to go through flight school. There are many reasons for wanting to earn your pilot certificate. Some want to cross it off their bucket list and some want to be commercial airline pilots. Regardless of why you want to fly, there are plenty of things you will need to know to get in the air. And there are plenty of flight school curiosity questions and specific flight training time and finance questions that we want to make easy for you to understand.
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Learn How to Fly An Airplane – Checklist for Enrolling in Flight School
Ever wondered how to fly an airplane and actually make it happen? You’re not alone. Thousands of aspiring pilots take their first steps into the
What Do Pilots Study to Master the Skies? Key Subjects Explained
What do pilots study to prepare for a life in the sky? It’s a lot more than learning how to take off and land. From
Learning to Fly on Modern Aircraft Matters: The Case for Garmin G1000 Glass Cockpit Training
The Case for G1000 Glass Cockpit Flight Training Aviation has come a long way since the analog gauges and steam-driven instruments that defined the cockpits
What Do Most Pilots Major in? Best College Degrees for Aviation Careers
Explore top college majors for pilots—aviation, aerospace engineering, aeronautical science, management & more for aviation careers.
Jobs for Commercial Pilots with Low Hours: Where to Look for Entry-Level Opportunities
Low-hour pilot? Find entry-level jobs like instructing, banner towing, surveying, crop dusting, ferry flights, and charter.
How Long Does It Take to Become a Certified Flight Instructor? CFI Timeline
Learn how long it takes to become a CFI—CFI, CFII, MEI timelines, accelerated vs standard paths, plus tips for pacing your training.