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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Pilot Dealbreakers: Medical and Legal Disqualifications
Know the medical and legal disqualifications that could impact your pilot training before you enroll.
Intensive Flight Training: The Quickest Path to Your License
Earn your pilot license faster with Leopard Aviation’s accelerated flight training designed for quick, safe progress.
Your Timeline: How Soon Can You Begin Flight Training?
Wondering how soon you can start flying? Leopard Aviation offers flexible, fast-track training options.
Beyond the Cockpit: What You’ll Learn in Flight School
Flight school teaches more than flying. Discover key skills and knowledge every Leopard Aviation student gains.
Pilot Preferences vs. Automation: When and Why Autopilot Takes Control
Learn when pilots prefer manual control vs. autopilot and how Leopard Aviation trains students to master both.
Safest Single-Engine Planes for Training
Find out which single-engine planes offer the best safety and performance for student pilots training at Leopard Aviation.
Landings, Navigation, or Weather? The Hardest Parts of Flying
What’s the toughest part of flying? We break down challenges like landings, navigation, and weather—and how Leopard Aviation prepares you.
From High School to the Cockpit: Commercial Pilot Paths
Launch your aviation career early. See how Leopard Aviation helps high school grads transition smoothly into commercial pilot training programs.
Cross-State Training: How to Become a Pilot in New York via Arizona
Live in New York? Train in sunny Arizona. Leopard Aviation makes cross-state flight training easy, efficient, and fully tailored to your goals.
Your Path to the Cockpit: Becoming a Private Pilot
Explore the step-by-step process to becoming a private pilot, from ground school to solo flights, with expert guidance at Leopard Aviation.
Fast-Track Your Wings: Accelerated Pilot Training in Arizona
Earn your pilot’s license faster with Leopard Aviation’s accelerated flight training in Arizona—designed for efficiency without cutting corners.
Your First Flight: What to Expect During a Discovery Flight
Nervous about your first discovery flight? Learn what to expect, from pre-flight checks to taking the controls with Leopard Aviation instructors.