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Video: Building confidence with aerobatics
/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnewsAerobatics might bring to mind 8G turns and flat spins, but most aerobatic flying is much smoother and more fun than that. In this video, you’ll ride along with a new student pilot as she experiences loops and rolls in an RV, and even flies some herself. As she discovers, aerobatic flying doesn’t have to be scary – it can actually build confidence and skills that make you a better pilot when you’re straight and level.
Thinking about a collegiate aviation program? Consider this…
/in Career, Tips and technique/by studentpltnewsDespite an industry that has been plagued by bankruptcies, mergers and furloughs, the airline industry is in the midst of the biggest surge in pilot hiring in history. The future is bright and no matter your background, there is a path forward in professional aviation. Boeing predicts that the world demand for professional pilots at […]



Despite an industry that has been plagued by bankruptcies, mergers and furloughs, the airline industry is in the midst of the biggest surge in pilot hiring in history. The future is bright and no matter your background, there is a path forward in professional aviation.
Additionally, job opportunities will result from the need to replace workers transferring to other occupations or leaving the labor force which will include the baby-boomers reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65. The demand for pilots is so great the industry is already facing a shortage, sparking fierce competition among airlines across the globe vying for qualified candidates to fill the flight decks.
To be competitive in professional aviation, a baccalaureate (four-year) degree is still a necessity, but your options for attaining this level of higher education are numerous. While an aviation-specific course of study is not a requirement, a number of institutions offer Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree options in professional aeronautics. The Bachelor of Science will consist of more general education requirements versus the BAS.
Video: Building confidence with aerobatics
/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnewsAerobatics might bring to mind 8G turns and flat spins, but most aerobatic flying is much smoother and more fun than that. In this video, you’ll ride along with a new student pilot as she experiences loops and rolls in an RV, and even flies some herself. As she discovers, aerobatic flying doesn’t have to be scary – it can actually build confidence and skills that make you a better pilot when you’re straight and level.
Thinking about a collegiate aviation program? Consider this…
/in Career, Tips and technique/by studentpltnewsDespite an industry that has been plagued by bankruptcies, mergers and furloughs, the airline industry is in the midst of the biggest surge in pilot hiring in history. The future is bright and no matter your background, there is a path forward in professional aviation. Boeing predicts that the world demand for professional pilots at […]