The Douglas DC-3 Doesn’t Know the Meaning of the Word “Quit” The same year the German airship Hindenburg crossed the Atlantic, the still-flying-today Douglas DC-3 was introduced to...
Ensuring Flight Safety and Preventing Loss of Control In Flight is the Duty of the PIC A few years ago, the FAA emphasized “Runway Incursions.” There was rarely a flight magazine that did not have...
The Sopwith Camel Would Get Fighter Pilots “A Wooden Cross, the Red Cross, or a Victoria Cross” The featured image of the Sopwith Camels of the U.S. 148th American Aero Squadron at Petite...
You Could Have a Career in Aviation With One of the many available Pilot Jobs in Nevada, and around the nation. Becoming a pilot is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make; one that will...
Check Out These Events at Your Local Airports! One thing that shocked me when I got into aviation and began flying was just how many local airports there were, hiding in plain sight. Like many...
How Long Does It Take to Become a Pilot? Learning to fly is one of the world’s most unique opportunities, and now it’s more accessible than ever. Many people ask, “How long does it take to become a...
We Take a Look at the Five Different Types of Pilot Licenses The FAA issues five different types of certificates/licenses for fixed wing pilots (not including CFIs). Each of these has its benefits and...
“I Can’t Afford to Fly!” How to Reduce the Flight Training Cost It is no secret that learning to fly (or advancing your ratings) can be a hefty financial commitment. However, there...
The Aviat Husky is a traveler, a trainer, or an adventurer and ready at a moment’s notice. Are you? By Bob Hoff and Crista Worthy Most pilots know the Aviat Husky is a modern, tandem-seat bush plane...