Instrument Rating Training
How Does Autopilot Work?
Autopilot first showed up in the aviation world in 1933 when American aviator Wiley Post became the first person to fly solo around the world. The secret to his success was using a simple autopilot that steered his plane while he rested. Today, autopilot systems are highly sophisticated technology that can perform the same duties…
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 MoreEarn an instrument rating in Summer 2018
Earn an instrument rating and make this summer count! If you’re scratching your head over what to do this summer, have you thought to earn an instrument rating at CTI Professional Flight Training? Pilots who already have their instrument rating will tell you how useful and versatile an addition it is to any aviator’s toolkit.…
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