Florida Flight Instructor, Roger Frechette talks about the importance of a bucket list. Whether it is aviation, golf or roller skating no matter your age start working on your bucket list. If aviation is on your bucket list contact us.

Izzy Chase, a sport pilot training student at Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Training Center describes his introduction and experience at the training center in Central Florida.

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Learning to fly airplanes in Florida by taking aviation training courses has never been easier. Here are some things to consider if you want to become a pilot.

1. Pinpoint purpose for wanting to be a pilot. Different aviator classifications exist. First is a sport pilot who flies planes for recreational pursuits. There’s also the private pilot who transports passengers but not for compensation. Lastly, a commercial pilot is one who has aviation as a career and transports people via established airlines, charter service, or pilot an owners personal aircraft for hire. Deciding on a classification is crucial as it dictates the training and certification you will need to accomplish. Read More

Florida Sport Pilot Instructor Jonathan Johns discusses how Flight Time can be used through-out flight training and applied to multiple ratings.

Smart phone applications continue to rise in popularity and can now be used by aviators. If you are a private, commercial, or sport pilot, you might find these ingenious programs very useful for your flying endeavors.

1. PilotPCG

This app for iPhone and iTouch is a useful guide for seasoned aviators, student pilots still undergoing flight training, or novice aviators who are fresh out of flight school. It contains more than 1,300 bold terms. These terms have been called such since they appear in boldface in the FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary, the authoritative reference book that all pilots must have a copy of. With the PilotPCG, you no longer have to constantly check your computer or be in possession of a thick book to double-check aviation terms. With a press of a button, you get quick and ready access to the information wherever you are. Read More

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

Jonathan Johns is a flight instructor at Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Training Center in Orlando, Florida. Filmed at Precision Media in Orlando, Florida.

First-time aircraft fliers might be surprised when they find out that there are several types of light sport aircraft available. The Aerotrek, for instance is a good example of a light sport aircraft. It is a aircraft that is listed under the Federal Aviation Administration’s existing certified models.

The Aerotrek has two specific types, which is a tricycle gear known as the Aerotrek A240, and the previously known Eurofox tail dragger Aerotrek A220. While the other models of light sport aircraft are admirably more advantageous than most airplane types, the Aerotrek has several advantages that make them a favorable choice for neophyte fliers.

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Jonathan Johns is a flight instructor at Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Training Center in Orlando, Florida. Filmed at Precision Media in Orlando, Florida.