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When learning to fly, students quickly discover that an aircraft’s performance depends on more than just its engine power and weight. The surrounding atmospheric conditions also play a major role.…

Before every flight, pilots need to make sure their aircraft is loaded correctly and can be operated safely. This involves checking two important factors: weight and balance. An aircraft that…

Before every flight, pilots need to understand not only the weather and aircraft performance, but also whether there are any temporary restrictions, hazards or changes that could affect their planned…

How Do Pilots Read and Interpret Aviation Weather Reports?                 Weather is one of the most important factors pilots consider before and during…

    Ever looked inside a small aircraft cockpit and wondered what all those round dials actually do? For someone considering becoming a pilot, the instrument panel can initially look…

Thinking about learning to fly is exciting, but it can also raise a lot of questions. Do I need a medical certificate? Am I too old to learn? How much…

Learning to fly is exciting, challenging and very rewarding. For many people, the idea of becoming a pilot starts with a simple thought: “I’d love to learn how to fly.”…

If you are thinking about becoming a pilot, one of the first questions you may have is: “Where do I start?” The answer is usually much simpler than people expect.…

If you are thinking about becoming a pilot, you might imagine that a student pilot’s day follows a fairly predictable routine: arrive at the flight school, fly for a couple…

If you’re thinking about learning to fly, the Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is the qualification that gives you the freedom to fly an aircraft for your own private purposes. For…