Posts by James Thole
Buying Your First Airplane
Whether you have 10 or 10,000 hours in your logbook, every pilot dreams of the day they’ll own an aircraft. The thought of flying your airplane whenever and wherever you want is very appealing. Getting to know your aircraft is one of the great things about being a pilot. If you’re a student or recently…
Read MoreVFR VS. IFR Flying
There are two sets of rules for flying any aircraft: VFR and IFR. VFR stands for “Visual Flight Rules.” IFR stands for “Instrument Flight Rules.” The weather conditions are usually the determining factor for which set of rules a pilot will choose. There are other factors, but this is an introduction, so for simplicity’s sake,…
Read MoreInsure Your Aircraft For the Right Amount
Determining the right amount to insure your aircraft for isn’t straightforward. If you over-insure or under-insure the value, you’re going to be paying more both ways. Aircraft insurance policies are not like car insurance policies in the way you value the asset. Aircraft insurance policies are ‘stated value’ policies, which means the insurance company values…
Read MoreGoing Beyond the Private Pilot’s License
You have your private pilot’s license allowing you to carry friends and family over scenic landscapes. It’s a wonderful thing to be able to do, but that doesn’t have to be your stopping point. There are many additional certificates and ratings you can add to your knowledge base. Even if you don’t pursue a career…
Read MoreWhy Pilots Have the World’s Best Job
Have you ever wondered what a career as a pilot would be like? Have you ever thought about what the process of becoming a pilot looks like? According to research by Boeing, the world will need an additional 637,000 pilots by 2036. With such a promising demand, job security looks pretty good. But aside from…
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