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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Becoming a Pilot at 25: Career Timeline and Advantages Guide
Age 25 and aspiring to fly? Discover your pilot training timeline, career path, and the advantages of starting earlier in your journey.
Can I Become a Pilot at 40? Complete Career Change Guide and Timeline
Thinking of starting flight training at 40? Here’s your full guide—with schedules, steps, medical tips, and real-world timelines.
Becoming a Pilot at 30: Complete Career Change Guide for Professionals
Ready for a career switch? Learn how to become a pilot at 30 with step-by-step training, timelines, and overcoming mid-career challenges.
Cessna 140 vs 150: Classic Trainer Planes Compared
Classic Cessna trainers compared: the 140 teaches finesse with its tailwheel, while the 150 makes training smoother and more forgiving.
Piper Archer vs Cessna 172: Which Trainer Is Right for Student Pilots?
From the Archer’s sporty design to the 172’s forgiving nature, both are excellent trainers. Discover which suits your flight training.
Cessna 172 vs 182: Choosing Between Two Popular Trainers
Choosing between Cessna 172 and 182? The 172 is stable and forgiving for beginners, while the 182 brings performance and payload.