Myths are great for stories, but when they get in the way of your career they need to be debunked. Last week, in part 1, we covered why it is imperative that student pilots get more sleep. This week we dive into myth #2. Kicking this myth to the curb will help students be better …
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Many prospective and current university students, including those who attend an aeronautical university, believe one, two, or all three of the following myths. These myths, while they are quite common, have a large impact on aeronautical students and their careers. In this three-part series you will find out what each myth is and how it …
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The FAA requires ___ hours of real flight time to become instrument rated. Of the overall hours requires, ____ hours can be completed in a flight simulator. This new change http://blog.flight1tech.com/does-faa-approval-matter/ Excerpt from this blog: “True enough. But why is that? Why do pilots (and especially student pilots, who arguably enter the flight training …
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In order to run a computer-based flight simulator program such as our Private Pilot Course, you need to have the right equipment. This equipment is necessary to simulate the aircraft’s flight controls, and help you learn in an environment that is reflective of reality. The specific hardware you need will be particular to your individual learning …
Basic Flight Simulator Hardware You Can’t Do Without Read More »
Back in September the U.S. Military signed a contract with CAE for over $115 million dollars to continue providing them with flight training devices. In fact, CAE just delivered the first UH-72a Lakota flight simulator to the Army base in Ft. Rucker, Alabama with another one to be delivered in 2015. This begs the question, …
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When becoming a pilot you have the choice of several different certifications. However, two of the most basic certifications are the recreational license and the private pilot license. While they have many similarities there are several opportunities that a private pilot license will allow for that a recreational license will not. Please follow and like …
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