How to Become a Helicopter Pilot

Just about everyone looks to the sky when they hear a helicopter flying overhead. I have been intrigued by helicopters, and those who fly them, since I was young. A helicopter is an incredible piece of machinery: they are agile, fast, and can reach places that a fixed...

How to Become a Commercial Pilot

Training to become a commercial pilot can be an extremely joyous and rewarding experience. However, it is easy to get overwhelmed if you are just beginning your journey. In this article, we lay out the requirements and certifications needed to become a commercial...

How Much do Pilots Make?

Becoming a commercial pilot is a very rewarding career, both financially and in terms of job satisfaction. Commercial pilots must go through extremely challenging and thorough training and they are compensated accordingly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,...

Everything You Need to Know About Flight School

If you are in the process of selecting a flight school, you need to read this article. When choosing a training provider, there are a lot of factors you should consider, and we will cover them all here.  Things to Consider When Choosing a Flight School There are...

A Guide to FAA Medical Certificates

If you want to become a pilot, you definitely need to learn about FAA Airman Medical Certificates, also referred to as a medical. An FAA medical is required for pilots to act as pilot-in-command (PIC) or to serve as a required crewmember of an aircraft. Although a...