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Take a deeper look into the insightful interview with Nick McMillan, a former military helicopter mechanic who successfully transitioned into a rewarding career at Delta Air Lines. McMillan passionately advocates for military personnel to recognize the value of their experience and pursue the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification. He dismantles common misconceptions about civilian aviation maintenance and reveals how this often-overlooked path can lead to lucrative and fulfilling opportunities. Debunking the Myths: Military vs. Civilian Aviation Maintenance McMillan emphasizes that the civilian sector offers a drastically different experience compared to military aviation...

Aspiring aviators know that getting an instrument rating is key to advancing their flying skills. Instrument flight training prepares pilots to safely navigate through poor visibility conditions where visual cues are unreliable, such as heavy clouds, rain, or fog. A vital tool in achieving this proficiency is the view-limiting device called "foggles." These unique glasses play a crucial role in training pilots to rely on their instruments, rather than their visual surroundings, to guide the aircraft accurately and safely. What Are Foggles? Foggles are specially designed, partially opaque glasses that restrict a pilot's vision to simulate the experience of flying in low-visibility...