Aviation Pilot Medical certification and requirements
All certified pilots, with the exception of those with a sport pilot certificate (or when in command of balloons or gliders), are required to maintain a medical certification commensurate with the privileges they intend to exercise as pilot-in-command of an aircraft.
For sport pilot certificate applicants or holders, regulations state that a medical is required [...]
I used to work at a flight school and had a few students ask me about medical Insurance. These particular students quite their jobs after saving enough money to complete their flight training. Since they had no job they didn’t have any medical insurance. Obviously it’s not a good idea to be without medical insurance. [...]
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers Occupational Outlook 2010-11
Significant Points
-Regional and low-cost airlines offer the best opportunities; pilots face strong competition for jobs at the major airlines, which offer better pay and benefits.
-Many pilots have learned to fly in the military, but growing numbers have college degrees with flight training from civilian flying schools that [...]
Where can I get flying lessons? You can find the top flight schools in the United States here. All you have to do is click here. Give a couple flight schools a call and talk to the instructors, then decide what school you want to do your flight training at.
Is it hard [...]
Most airports have pilot training available, either by flying schools or individual flight instructors. A school will usually provide a wide variety of training aids, special facilities, and greater flexibility in scheduling. A number of colleges and universities also provide pilot training as a part of their curricula.
There are two types of schools. [...]
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