Posts by James Thole
The Economics of Owning a Small Plane
Have you thought about one day owning your own small plane? As an aspiring pilot, or if you’re already a pilot, surely the thought has crossed your mind. The freedom to go wherever you want through the airways is one of the greatest forms of freedom imaginable. Having your own plane is also a status…
Read MoreWhy Private Pilots Should Consider an Instrument Rating
If you have a private pilot’s license, but don’t have an instrument rating, you may be missing out. An instrument rating allows you to fly rather than be stuck on the ground during cloudy weather conditions, and other weather conditions that cause low visibility. The Instrument Flight Rules Rating (IFR) training requirements include 30 hours…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Aviation
The use of AI (artificial intelligence) technology in commercial aviation has already made a major impact on the ways flights are operating today. The world’s leading airliner service providers use AI tools and technology to deliver a more personalized traveling experience to passengers. From AI-powered kiosks to automating airline operations and security check-in, AI’s role…
Read MoreEnvoy: Go from the Classroom to the Cockpit
Want to streamline your path from the classroom to the cockpit? CTI has teamed up with Envoy and their cadet program. Envoy is part of American Airlines. It’s a pilot pipeline program to help future pilots make a smooth transition from the classroom to the cockpit. What does the Envoy Cadet Program Do? When you…
Read MoreBenefits of an Online Aviation Degree
Did you know you can get an aviation degree online? Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation online program teaches you the practical aeronautical decision-making skills you’ll need for a fulfilling career as a commercial, military, or missionary pilot. CTI is a flight training affiliate of Liberty University, so you can do your online studies…
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