Learn To Fly December 29th, 2009
“LEARN TO FLY”
I am frequently asked a lot of questions about how to get started if someone wants to learn to fly. It is not possible to answer all the questions I get asked in this short article so I am going to deal with learn to fly in the United Kingdom briefly.
Both men and women can learn to fly in the UK and my comments should be interpreted as relating to both.
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Flying Lessons December 26th, 2009
“FLYING LESSONS”
There seems to be a lot of interest in flying lessons nowadays. So I thought of writing this article for the benefit of those who want to know what is involved in flying lessons. Flying is fun but, with all adventures that challenge the elements, careless errors are severely punished. In the early days of aviation errors occurred from lack of knowledge. It was soon realised that, to minimise the dangers, experience needed to be passed on.
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How To Become An Airline Pilot December 25th, 2009
Being an airline pilot is fun, but it is pretty hard work too. Since safety is vital in the aviation industry, airline pilots have to undergo a lot of training, exams and check flights in order to keep the various skills required sharp and up to date. Even a captain of a 747 will have to undertake various exams and flight checks several times a year.
Tips To Become A Pilot On A Budget December 24th, 2009
Here is a good tip to become a pilot on a budget. First you need to know why new pilot trainees struggle with budgeting. I have seen time and time again, how most of my students have struggled in the area of finances when it came to their flight training.
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Becoming A Pilot December 23rd, 2009
Becoming a pilot is a childhood dream of many men and women. However, very few people achieve this goal and live their dream. Those who are lucky enough would either get into the military and become a military pilot, or be chosen for one of the very few civilian sponsored programs with an airline.
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Helicopter Flying December 9th, 2009
In previous articles I have covered the routes to fixed wing pilots Licences for pleasure, commercial and military. Microlights, balloons and gliders have also been discussed. I have now been asked to provide similar information for Helicopter flying. Obtaining a helicopter licence is probably a more difficult task than for fixed wing. Employment opportunities are also more limited.
