Piloting

Aviation is full of jargon and technical terminology. For new pilots, it can be a bit daunting to understand. Nowhere is this more true or more evident than when talking with air traffic control. You may have heard the term “squawk” before somewhere. But what does it mean? “Squawk” is the term used to describe any

Learning to fly in instrument conditions is almost as challenging as learning all of the rules and regulations that go with it. In many ways, getting an instrument rating is similar to earning your private pilot certificate. There is a slew of new terms and phraseology to master and new mechanics of operating an aircraft

Ask many professional pilots how many days a month they go to work, and the answer will often be, “Work? I’ve never worked a day in my life!” Flying is one of those dream professions that, for those who have a passion for it, isn’t really a job at all. If this is you and you

Cole Porter’s musical Anything Goes tells us “There’s No Cure Like Travel.” The Broadway adaptation of Catch Me If You Can croons about the “Jet Set.” Either way, there’s no denying the travel-heavy high-flying pilot life is attractive. But which form of “The Pilot Life” is right for you? On the one hand, there’s certainly

Do you still remember what VOR stands for? What about the service limits? How about how to prevent reverse sensing? Anything familiar? If no is your answer, then this article feels timely and directed to you. Here’s what you need to know about VOR. What Does VOR stand for? The VHF omnidirectional Radio Range or VOR

Many people take flight and aviation for granted. They get on a plane, relax and enjoy the ride for a few hours, then get off the plane again. How can planes fly for hours at 30,000 feet and not experience any problems? Pilots and crew operate by a set of rules, one of which is

Ever consider becoming a pilot? Well if so, there are numerous types of altitudes as a pilot one would have to be aware of to ensure the safety of the flight. It’s almost the same as being a pastry chef specifically because they are like chemists. They need to follow instructions. Measuring altitude in a

From the Hound of the Baskervilles to Heathrow Airport, London is famous for its fog. That said, there’s no need to call on Sherlock homes to crack the case of why fog matters to pilots and airports the world over. Fog lowers visibility, which can make it harder to see where you’re going. That much

Is there anything more liberating than being able to take to the skies in your own private jet? And is there anything more defeating than being grounded by bureaucracy? If you don’t want to be the one that’s grounded, it’s time for you to get one of these 10 types of pilot licenses. There are

If you plan to be a pilot some day, a flight simulator is going to be a big part of your life. Flight simulators do what their name implies: they teach you how to fly a plane by giving you some realistic experience before you actually get in the cockpit. If they sound like a