During flight training, it's natural to focus on the big hurdles: the medical, first solo, knowledge test and checkride. Those are certainly important, and they deserve your attention. But many student pilots get so focused on the training process that they never think about flying after the checkride. That's a mistake.
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Flying clubs come in many shapes and sizes. What they have in common is a group of members interested in flying and in saving money on their flying activities.
The Case for Non-Owners Insurance
You are well on your way to…
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One of the more exciting aspects of flight training is learning…
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Five ways to celebrate getting your wings
Aviators are a unique…
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Pilots spend a lot of time worrying about the weather, and for good reason--it's a factor in many general aviation accidents. But while nasty things like thunderstorms and in-flight icing get a lot of attention, more flights are affected by wind than any other weather phenomena. It deserves serious attention.
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When most students hear the term “PTS” they might think of…
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The last time I posted, we looked at flying just for fun and some of the fun things that you can do with your pilot certificate, now let's take a look at what I would call some of the "fun ratings" available to you. These are ratings on your pilot certificate that you may not use on a regular basis but are a lot of fun to pursue.
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After the checkride – making a plan to stay engaged
Managing Emergencies
Flying Clubs
When “It Will Never Happen to Me” Happens to You
FBO Speak
6 tips for preparing to fly to a new airport
Welcome to the Club – Now What
Learn to love the wind
Unlocking the PTS
More Keeping Flying Fun