The typical cost of obtaining your private pilot’s license in the Chicago-land area is anywhere from $8,000 to $12,000+. The cost of flight training can vary depending on a number of factors. Some of these factors include: Location: Bigger airports closer to a big city will typically charge more because of higher operating costs. Smaller airports [...]
For a competent pilot and well maintenance airplane the probability of you having an in flight emergency is low. This doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared for an emergency. You should practice your emergency procedures on a regular basic with a certified flight instructor. This way you will always be prepared just in case. [...]
Learning to fly will be one of your most amazing and gratifying achievements in life; guaranteed. Becoming a pilot will open your eyes to a whole new world. I was just 14 years old when I started my flight training. Fast forward 21 years and flying is on my mind just about every single [...]
Check out the amazing Rockwell B-1B Lancer performing a few flybys with afterburners from the Wednesday night air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. https://youtu.be/Kfp-G4NWyJs Video by: AirshowStuffVideos You can find more details about the B-1B Heavy Bomber here: Wikipedia
First things first, you need to make sure you’re going to love flying. If you have never flown in a small airplane (Cessna, Piper, Diamond Star or similar), I suggest that you schedule an introductory flight lesson with a flight school at your local airport. (You can find a list of flight schools here: [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YgZEd5euJg Video by: AviationBlogs Starting the Worlds Largest Jet Engine - GE90-115 on a Boeing 777-300ER. I took this video at O hare International Airport of an Air India Boeing 777-300ER performing an engine start at the gate. It never gets old watching a GE90 start.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml8YI7oj2Q8 Video by: The UND AeroCast Here's another great video from UND on how to properly complete a Chandelle, in a Cessna 172, for your commercial training.
Most airports in the United States offer some type of flight training either by a flight school or a freelance flight instructor. A flight school will usually provide a wider variety of flight training aids, special facilities and a greater flexibility in scheduling. A number of colleges and universities also provide flight training as [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT5gUKJidi0 Video by: Lets Plane Worst Place to be a Pilot is a great documentary that follows pilots working for Susi Air in Indonesia. This is the full season 1, episode 1 video.
Check out this video if you're interested in a career as a Commercial Airline Pilot. A pilot for Cathay Pacific runs through a typical day on the job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp88MrLZFkc Video by: ShowGuns
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