For millions of people worldwide, prescription medications are an essential part of maintaining health and well-being. Yet for pilots, medication use comes with careful examination. Every prescription goes through intense evaluation to see how that specific medication might affect a pilot’s physical and cognitive ability. An Overview of Pilot Medical Requirements Pilots have a commitment ... Read more
Flying a plane is a tremendous undertaking. Fortunately for the Captain, they don’t have to handle this challenge alone. They have their First Officer (FO), the second in command (SIC) to them to help navigate and operate the flight. Let’s take a look at what exactly a First Officer is, and what their responsibilities entail. ... Read more
The horizon isn’t just a boundary – it’s an invitation – in fact, for aspiring pilots, the sky seems like an endless world of possibilities. Whether one may envision themselves in the flight deck of a commercial airliner, or flying down a more unconventional path, their journey all begins the same – at a flight ... Read more
Have you thought about becoming a pilot, but wondered if it’s truly the right path for you to fly down? Taking a discovery flight is the best way to test the waters of aviation, before fully committing to a flight school. This initial experience allows aspiring pilots to see their potential future from the left ... Read more
Ever dreamed of soaring through the skies as a pilot? If you’ve stumbled upon this, chances are you have and are now weighing out your options to begin your flight training. However, before we can help you become a “Superior” pilot, there’s a crucial choice to make: which Federal Aviation Regulation type of training is ... Read more