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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How to Become a UPS Pilot in 2025: Requirements, Timeline & Salary
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How to Learn to Fly: Complete Beginner’s Guide from Discovery Flight to Solo
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Fast Track Flight Training: Accelerated Pilot Training in Arizona
Turn ambition into altitude with fast-track flight training in Arizona—intensive, focused programs that launch careers quickly.

International Pilot Timeline: FAA vs EASA vs CAAC License Pathways Compared
From FAA’s flexibility to CAAC’s structure—see how international pilot license paths compare in training time and career goals.