What goes up must come down – unless you are flying a flight simulator. Flying was more dangerous 50 years ago than it is today. Pilots can use a simulator to get practice in flying, familiarity with the instruments, and even simulate various wind conditions or haze. What are the advantages of using a simulator […]
A discovery flight is an introductory flight in a private plane. The purpose is to give you the experience of what it is like to be a pilot in a private airplane. It is not required prior to starting to take formal flying lessons but many people want to get the experience and a discovery […]
The short answer is 45 to 75 hours of flying over a 4 to 12-week period to get the most common first license – the Private Pilot License. The requirements to obtain a pilot certificate are often much less complex and time-consuming than what most prospective students believe. A Private Pilot License permits you to […]
Let’s start with the basics. What is an IPC? It’s an Instrument Proficiency Check. It’s usually the next step in a pilot’s journey once they have graduated from flight school. Why do you need an IPC? If you want the freedom to fly whenever you want, with whoever you want, you’re going to need to […]
“FLYING IS THE SECOND MOST EXCITING THING YOU CAN DO IN LIFE; LANDING IS #1.” Question: A pilot flies an airplane. Doesn’t a pilot also land an airplane? Answer: Yes, uh, sort of. It is, in fact, called “landing”. But, the act of landing a plane is not really what it sounds like. You “drive […]
Ask yourself a key question: “Am I a renter in my life or an OWNER?” “Will I forever be mediocre – getting by – regretting a past life of quitting things? Will I let my circumstances control me? Or, will I own my future – will I control it? Will I reach my goals?” “Will I […]
Before you choose a flight school here in sunny Scottsdale, AZ – or if you are considering changing schools – think about the “Kid Sister Rule”. (aka, the “Kid Brother Rule”) That is, if you had an older brother that was an experienced pilot, what do you wish he would tell you before you start? […]