Posts Tagged ‘flight training’
Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Start Flying
Fall is the time when schools start the new year in many places across the country. If you’ve been thinking about flight school, there’s no better time to get started than in the fall. In this article, we’ll look at why fall is the perfect time to get started on your career in aviation. Thinner…
Read MoreIntroduction to Flight Controls
Pilots use flight control systems to control the forces of flight and the aircraft’s direction and altitude. Flight control systems and characteristics can vary greatly depending on the type of aircraft you’re flying. The most basic flight control system designs are mechanical and date back to the earliest aircraft. Flight control systems are subdivided into…
Read MoreThe History of Flight Simulation Games
The use of computers for flight simulation started in the 1960s and became universal in the 1980s. In the beginning, these simulators were only available on high-end systems, but as the personal computer grew, flight simulator quickly became mainstream and accessible to the public. Today, flight simulation can be experienced via popular video game consoles…
Read MoreThe 3 Easiest Planes to Learn to Fly
When you learned to drive a car did you start out with a Lamborghini? Probably not, because they’re rare and expensive, but even more – they’re hard to drive. When you’re learning to fly you want to keep it as simple as possible. If you start your flying journey with a complex plane that’s not…
Read MoreTips on Lowering Airplane Ownership Costs
Owning your own airplane comes with the benefits of flying wherever you want to go and whenever you want to go. But you’re also responsible for the aircraft’s maintenance. Airplane ownership can seem too costly for most, but there are ways to minimize costs. This article will break down the best practices to keep costs…
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