What is the Sinking Feeling After Takeoff? (4 Fascinating Flight Factors)
What is that sinking feeling after take-off?
Steve
Why Do Airline Pilots Sit On The Left? (5 Reasons to Consider)
There is no doubt that a lot of people have thought, ” Why do pilots always sit in the left seat?” Perhaps you may say that it is just a tradition and that is possibly the correct answer. I would venture to say that there are some reasons that maybe you haven’t thought about. I … Read more
Why Do Fighter Jets Drop Flares? (6 Flare-Dropping Facts)
A question on many of our minds is, “Why Do Fighter Jets Drop Flares?” I’m sure if you’ve ever attended an airshow you’ve probably seen a display of flares and aerobatics. And this is certainly one of the reasons I allude to below. However, there are many other circumstances when a fighter jet has to … Read more
Why Do Commercial Pilots Wear Short Sleeves? (5 Reasons You’d Never Guess)
Today I’d like to discuss, “Why Do Commercial Pilots Wear Short Sleeves?” It appears that everywhere you look most commercial pilots seem to wear short-sleeved shirts. There is actually no specific rationale for this, although there are certain comfort and safety issues to take into consideration. In fact, I can think of many reasons … Read more
Can Commercial Planes Fly Over Hurricanes? (5 Hurricane Flying Facts)
A commonly asked question is, “Can Commercial Planes Fly Over Hurricanes?” Pretty much all commercial flights will have to deal with inclement weather conditions on a regular basis. But, the safety of the pilot, crew, and passengers is foremost. Can Commercial Planes Fly Over Hurricanes? Every once in a while a commercial plane will have … Read more
Do Planes Use Less Fuel at Higher Altitudes? (Here’s 5 Reasons Why)
Have you ever wondered, “Do Planes Use Less Fuel at Higher Altitudes?” There are various subtleties to flying a plane. It’s not simply about jumping the cockpit, starting up the engine, and away we go. However, I’m sure you’re aware there are instances when a plane will typically fly at a higher altitude. So, this … Read more
How Do I Become A Pilot? (Learning To Fly)
So you wanna be a pilot OK, what do you need to do? First, you gotta be healthy. A pilot has to be healthy, there’s no question about that. Then you have to have the desire. And I don’t mean a wishy-washy thought! I mean seriously, learning to fly is fun but get it done. … Read more
The determination to learn to fly
The method I chose to use for learning. By the time I had finished college, I had read the book “Think and Grow Rich by “Napoleon Hill” several times so I wasn’t unaware of Hill’s statement that “desire is the key” and I had a fever to learn. After waiting two years from my flying … Read more
My “Private Pilot’s License”
“First you do it” There’s a short poem by “Mason Williams” that he published back a long time ago and it goes like this. “First, you do it then you do it for fun, then you seriously do it, and then you’re done” I love airplanes. I have always loved airplanes even as a little … Read more
A Future of FLYING!! (Get Your License)
Global Aviation – A time to learn to fly. The opportunity for you to learn to fly and become competent enough to become a commercial pilot has never been better or easier. More people are flying every day for business and pleasure, which increases the need for new pilots and creates more new jobs and … Read more