Posts Tagged ‘pilot training’
Amelia Rose Earhart Completes a Round-the-World Flight
Amelia Rose is a 31-year-old pilot from California who shares the same strength and passion as her namesake. It is simply a coincidence that Amelia Rose discovered a passion for flying, as her parents were not aviation buffs. Along with completing Amelia Earhart’s same route, Amelia Rose has started the Fly With Amelia Foundation so…
Read MoreEducational Apps Available for Student Pilots
Aviation companies are looking out for student pilots by offering educational apps to help sharpen their skills. One example is Sporty’s FAR/AIM that is offered for $9.99 on iTunes. This app allows student pilots to highlight and bookmark passages ranging from federal aviation regulations to the Aeronautical Information Manual.
Read MoreAirbus Makes a Shift in Training
Airbus is making a shift in their pilot-training policies by putting a bigger emphasis on manual flying skills. Airbus has decided to propose the change of putting manual flying earlier in the curriculum to avoid pilots heavily relying on automation. This shift in training began after the 2009 crash of an Air France A330 when the…
Read MoreHow To Gain Admissions To The Best Flight Schools In Florida
Have you always dreamed of being a pilot? Or maybe you’ve just always wanted to fly your family around on trips? There’s nothing like the feeling of soaring over the earth and into the clouds, especially when you’re the one who’s in control the entire time. Riding as a passenger on a commercial flight just…
Read MoreU.S. Pilot Shortage Increases Demand Professional Pilots
There is no better time to become a pilot in the United States than right now. A recent pilot shortage is drastically affecting the airline industry, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. New rest-time rules from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), along with additional training requirements, are causing a shortfall in available…
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