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 pilot’s license. Flying in appropriate weather helps make your flight enjoyable and keeps your passengers safe. A pre-flight weather briefing is the primary way commercial pilots understand the potential weather […]
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 them. Arguably, it’s one of the most important parts to think about — a professional pilot can’t afford to not stick the landing, after all, especially for short-field landing. Proverbially […]
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.
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.
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. Most airlines require an aircraft type rating for any pilot they employ. Leopard Aviation’s flight school in Arizona helps each student pilot earn the certification needed. We’ll guide you through […]
Aircraft contain all kinds of wonderous indicators and instruments to measure velocity, altitude, weather conditions, etc. However, the single most important aircraft instrument is probably the airspeed indicator. True to its name, the airspeed indicator tells you how fast the plane is going and is important for flight planning and maintaining aircraft performance. With that in […]
The tradition of cutting the shirt tail of a student pilot after their first solo flight dates back to the early days of aviation. There are a few references to where this came from historically – let’s explore the heavy plane tail, the clipping, of birds wings, and the Navy. In the past, aircraft were […]
Embarking on the journey to become a pilot is not just a skill acquisition; it’s an initiation into an exclusive community of aviators who share a profound love for the skies. The moment you take control of an aircraft and soar into the heavens, you join a new circle of friends who understand the unique […]
Learn about all aspects of the aviation sector and launch your career as a pilot at Leopard Aviation. Call us today to speak with a specialist about enrolling in flight school. In an age when the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, it’s important to find ways to reduce carbon emissions for the greater […]
Get Your Pilot License at Falcon Field We want to thank our students from both Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ for their flight training this year. We have had plenty of incredible pilots pass through our doors and we are honored to facilitate their hobbies, passion, and careers. It’s with great pleasure […]