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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Will Airlines Pay for Flight School?
Discover whether airlines will fund your flight training and the benefits of employer-sponsored flight school programs.
A Brief Guide to Risk Management in Aviation
Leopard Aviation’s flight school in Arizona prepares students for all aspects of commercial piloting. Risk management is an essential aspect of safe aircraft operations. Like many potential
What Does a Pre-Flight Inspection Involve?
Pre-flight inspections are a critical part of every pilot’s daily routine. The process ensures an aircraft is safe, airworthy, and ready for takeoff before every
How to Obtain a Good Weather Briefing as a Commercial Pilot
Before you become a commercial pilot, it’s important to know how to obtain a good weather briefing. Call (480) 372-9815 today to begin your training toward a
Can a Military Pilot Become a Commercial Pilot?
Have you spent the last few years or decades as a military pilot, flying anything from supersonic fighter aircraft to combat planes and bombers? You
Understanding Aircraft Taxiing: Key Procedures and Best Practices
Whether you’re a military fighter pilot or a commercial one, you understand flying comprises many steps from takeoffs to landings. However, aircraft taxiing is one
The Six Benefits of Choosing a Career in Aviation
Aviation offers wonderful options for a highly rewarding lifelong career to those passionate about exploring the world and working with sophisticated, high-tech equipment. Leopard Aviation
How To Perform a Short-Field Landing Safely
So, you’re thinking about starting flight school in Arizona. Just as it’s important to think about how you’ll start your flight, it’s important to think about ending
A Guide to Chair Flying Techniques for Intending Commercial Pilots
Chair flying is a powerful training tool that aspiring commercial pilots can use to build muscle memory, master procedures, and sharpen their decision-making skills – all before ever setting foot in a real cockpit.
An Aspiring Pilot’s Guide to the 3 Types of Airlines
Many people dream of being pilots but are not familiar with the different types of airlines and airline businesses. If you are thinking about flight
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What Is Crew Resource Management?
Crew Resource Management (CRM) in commercial aircrafts is all about utilizing all resources to ensure a safe and efficient flight. A great example of how CRM helps is when a pilot encounters an unexpected situation and the crew works together to resolve it.
A Flight Student’s Guide to Aircraft Type Rating
Looking to start your career as a commercial pilot? You’ll need to achieve the appropriate type rating for the aircraft types you want to operate.