A pilot’s job is more than just simply flying a plane and navigating. They are also responsible for ensuring the aircraft is in working order and performing checks before flight to confirm it can fly safely. One of these safety checks is making sure that the weight and balance of the aircraft is within a ... Read more
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Knowing how to navigate is an essential part of flying. A pilot can understand the logistics behind flying a plane, such as when to check the airspeed indicator or how to land, but if they do not know how to get from Point A to Point B, they cannot successfully fly. Pilots need to be ... Read more
Successful commercial pilots possess a high level of technical skills, such as understanding how an aircraft works and how to operate it. Flying also requires exceptional cognitive skills like being able to think quickly and being able to learn and retain information. Theoretically, a pilot could know everything there is to know about an aircraft ... Read more
Passing a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) practical exam, or checkride, is a crucial milestone in a pilot’s career as it demonstrates their proficiency in applying knowledge to real-world flying scenarios, validates their ability to operate an aircraft safely, and is a mandatory requirement for obtaining pilot licenses and ratings. In some cases, pilots may be required to complete checkrides routinely to maintain their flying ability.
As a student pilot, learning the different flight terms and abbreviations can be tricky. It’s important to understand the proper terms and what they mean before you enter the flight deck.