Recreational Flying and Airline Pilot News

Ted Metzgar on why he learned to fly

What Made You Want to Learn to Fly?

Each of our staff and instructors has their own reason for learning to fly. Discover what inspired their passion for aviation. Interested in taking flight lessons for fun or for …

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Drugs and flying – don’t mix.

Flying an airplane of any size is a big responsibility. Your mental clarity and reflexes have to be top-notch to ensure the safety of your passengers, people on the ground, …

Want to be a better pilot? Slow down, enjoy the journey.

There’s so much rush in the aviation industry right now. Schools are under pressure to train students faster. Students are trying to meet their minimum requirements as quickly as possible. Airlines are trying to snap up new pilots as fast as they can.

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Father’s Day Discovery Flights

Heads up – Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16th! If it snuck up on you, you’re probably frantically Googling “cool Father’s Day gift ideas.” Or, even if you already …