Taking your interest in aviation to a higher level by training at a flight school is inevitable. And after you’ve successfully completed your pilot instruction program, you will need to fly frequently and on your own to further hone your practical skills and knowledge. You’ll need to do the takeoffs and landings in an airport, unless of course you use a private airstrip. As with any newly certified private or sport pilot, you now want to know whether training is better in a controlled airport or not. We present the pros and cons here to help you decide better. Read More

If you have flown a general aviation aircraft recently you might have noticed the prices are not just high, but are starting to create a limited environment for staying current. Even the enthusiasts that are renting aircraft without fuel (renting dry) and buying their own fuel are feeling the pinch of higher fuel prices. Read More

Piloting planes, helicopters, and other types of aircraft can present many challenges to new and seasoned pilots alike. The need for ear protection and a high sound quality is paramount, though, for pilots. Comfort, durability and noise reduction are also factors to consider before investing in your next aviation headset. Some of the leading manufacturers of headsets include Bose, David Clark, LightSPEED and DRE, but with so many manufacturers, products and models available it can be difficult to choose the right set. Read More

Little kids love to dream about becoming astronauts, rock stars and pilots. As we become adults, we tend to let those dreams go. Fortunately, there is the sport pilot license, which will certify you to fly a small aircraft with a passenger. Since a sport pilot license isn’t designed to be part of the training for flying commercially, it is more affordable than a private pilot license. You can rule the skies, just like in your dreams. Here are some of the places your sports pilot license can take you once you have that golden ticket to wherever you want, whenever you want.

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