Super Cub Landing on Windy Mt Top
The Super Cub is a two seat single engine fixed wing aircraft and it has one main set of wing surfaces. As far back as the early 1950’s and Piper Aircraft introduced the Super Cub in a big way. It originated from the design of the Piper PA-11 and can actually find design similarities to […]
Pilot Shortage: What Should the Aviation Industry Do?
With a thirty-five percent increase in global travelers, there are more than half a million aviation positions currently available for qualified pilots. The aviation industry is working hard to meet that demand, but experts are saying there may be a serious pilot shortage. Both fixed wing and helicopter pilots are required and, in addition, many pilots […]
Different Pilot Licenses Explained: Sport, Recreational and Private Pilot
In the fixed wing airplane world, pilots often refer to their pilot’s license as a “certificate”. Essentially, both terms mean the same thing and are interchangeable (although, technically, they are slightly different). For the purposes of this article, we intend “certificate” and “license” to represent the same “pilot status”. According to AOPA, the most accurate description of […]
The Five Best Things About Being a Student Pilot Going to College
What Can You Expect as a Student Pilot? Deciding to begin a career as a Professional Student Pilot can be one of the most rewarding and one of the most challenging decisions you’ll ever make. Can you imagine, as a college student, getting to fly helicopters or airplanes on a daily basis as a part […]
Two Devoted Pilots Perish in Accident
CEDAR CITY, Utah — A Cessna 152 operated by two pilots from Southern Utah University were involved in a fatal accident at approximately 1 p.m. today six miles west of Cedar City, Utah. The Iron County Sheriff’s department was notified of the accident, and began their investigation. Provost, Brad Cook said, “Our hearts go out […]
