The Benefits of Becoming a Flight Instructor
Jennifer Roth With each stage of working towards a career as a pilot, a rewarding feeling of accomplishment is acquired. Whether it is the very first solo flight or passing the ATP check ride, each step is important as well as celebrated. Where a pilot wants to go with their future in the sky depends […]
Halley’s Comet and the Go No-Go Decision
Shawn Arena Over the years, I’ve had a lot of memorable flying experiences. And hopefully, by sharing some of the lessons I’ve learned, it will help other aviators in the future be able to make the decisions that will help them fly more safely. I hope you enjoy reading these stories! Making The Go No-Go […]
Flight Training Videos: How Relevant Are They?
Mary Ann O’Grady The term andragogy, which is defined as “the art and science of helping adults learn,” was used as early as 1833 but it was popularized in the United States by Malcolm Knowles in the 1970s (Whitmyer, 1999, p. 1). Originally, andragogy was contrasted with the term pedagogy, which focused on helping children to […]
Aviation and Your Flight Training: Choose the Best for a Lasting Impression
Wilson Gilliam, Jr. A paper on economic aerospace forecasting could be as thick as your computer screen is tall. Even the FAA Aerospace Forecast Fiscal Years 2015 – 2035 is nearly 140 pages long. I’m glad this post is long on brevity and to the point about how you can fit into the increasingly influential […]
6 Must Read Tips for Your First Airplane Flying Lessons
Spencer Martin Your first few airplane flying lessons are some of the most important and memorable you’ll ever have. Here’s how to make the most of your pre-solo airplane flight training. Get Your Hands on the Controls You learned to walk by walking. You learned to drive by driving, and flying is no different. It […]
Certified Flight Instructor: Want to Learn? Then Teach!
Getting your CFI certificate is not only a great way to build flying hours and “earn while you learn,” it’s a fun job! Vern Weiss There is an old Latin principle, docendo discimus, that means the best way to learn is to teach. And it is very true. When you think about it, don’t you […]
Certified Flight Instructor Training Pays Off for ULA Graduate
Jeff Vogel, Certified Flight Instructor with Upper Limit Aviation is “Living the Dream”. Jeff instructs student pilots at ULA’s Cedar City campus. If your dream is to fly helicopters for a living, contact Jeff. He is more than happy to talk you through the process of going through certified flight instructor training and becoming a […]