Top 5 Mistakes Beginning Pilots Make
Meg Godlewski
May 18, 2023
Suffice to say we’re all guilty of at least one.
Virtually anyone can learn to fly—a lot depends on what kind of flying you want to do. If you keep it simple, and fly a basic airplane for your own enjoyment, as a sport pilot or private pilot, the cost doesn’t have to be that much—and you can pay for the training as you go.
To learn to fly a light airplane (like a piston single or a light sport airplane) takes a few hours each week for several months. If you commit to more time each week, you’ll learn to fly in less time overall. Learning to fly other kinds of aircraft will take about the same amount of time to get started, but may involve additional levels of training for certification.
If you want to pursue a career, your path will most likely take you to a vocational or college educational program, and you’ll focus on achieving your flying goals for two to four years before you launch as a professional pilot.
You can start to fly here, and now—we can help you get into the air quickly.
Where To Find Pilot Gear on a Budget
Jonathan Welsh
May 11, 2023
Buying the gear necessary for flying does not need to break the bank
FLYING Launches Learn to Fly Kit
FLYING Staff
May 11, 2023
The package is geared for rusty pilots getting back into aviation, or for aspiring aviators who want to get off to a quick start.
Do I Need Renter’s Insurance?
Meg Godlewski
May 10, 2023
If you have assets to protect, then insurance is a good idea.
Learning to Fly with a Flight Simulator
Cockpits make terrible classrooms. They are expensive, loud, quick to
Becoming a Business-Aviation Pilot
When the original Midway Airlines closed its doors a few
What to Expect Ahead of Your Flight Training
Once you have determined what kind of pilot you want
Which Aircraft Do You Want to Fly?
If you could fly anything, what would it be? Maybe
How to Become a Pilot
Connecting You to the Right Training Resources, Instructors and Funding Sources Read More
ACE Breaks Ground on $4.6-Million Project Skylab Center in Lakeland
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) in Lakeland, Florida, is
Utah Valley University Turns Over Its Diamond Fleet
The School of Aviation Sciences at Utah Valley University resumed
The Human Factor: Balanced Pilot Training
Last month I discussed the need for balance between hand-flying
ATP Takes Delivery of Eight Cessna 172s
ATP Flight School accepted delivery of eight new Garmin G-1000
Support Your Flight Training
Staying Current With Pilot Training, Rules, and Regulations Read More
With a flight training destination in mind, you can get started. First up: to find a flight school nearest to you—one that offers the best program, whether it’s conducted under normal training regulations (Part 61) or accelerated (Part 141). Also critical: to pick the right flight instructor that meets your needs and understands your goals. That person might work within a flight school, or as an independent consultant.
Yes, it’s going to cost some cash to learn to fly, but you can figure out how much you need, and how to secure the funding to achieve success. You’ll also assess your health and physical capabilities—a wide range of people have the ability to become pilots, but it helps to know what the restrictions are so that you can plan for your future.
FAA Proposes Changes to Flight Instructor Certificates
The alterations would make it easier for instructors to maintain proficiency and keep their certificates in line with other airman certificates that do not expire.
When You Find Something Amiss
There’s a learning curve to the preflight inspection, which can be intimidating to fledgling pilots.
Top 5 Mistakes Beginning Pilots Make
Suffice to say we’re all guilty of at least one.
Do I Need Renter’s Insurance?
If you have assets to protect, then insurance is a good idea.
How to Fly Various Aircraft
You may know the kind of aircraft you want to fly—and we have the info you need to get started. Or you may want to explore your options. Whether you want to fly a light sport or single-engine airplane, or a helicopter or other rotorcraft, or the big jets, we can help you get started.
Where To Find Pilot Gear on a Budget
Buying the gear necessary for flying does not need to break the bank
FLYING Launches Learn to Fly Kit
The package is geared for rusty pilots getting back into aviation, or for aspiring aviators who want to get off to a quick start.
Do I Need Renter’s Insurance?
If you have assets to protect, then insurance is a good idea.
When Is the Best Time To Take the Test?
Variable test center availability makes it more challenging.
Dual-Scholarship Opportunity Aims to ‘Diversify the Skies’
I Hart Flying Foundation and Girls Love to Fly are offering more than $18,000 in scholarships for flight training.
How To Dress for Flight School Lessons, Employment
Learning to fly is a physical activity and some flight academies have a dress code for both their CFIs and learners.
FLYING Stories Featured in New ‘Sky Kings’ Book
King Schools has also released flight instructor tools and announced its scholarship winners with NAFI.
Petition Aims To Let Girl Scouts Fly
An Ambassador Scout has launched a campaign to persuade the Girl Scouts of America to change their no-fly policy.