Instrument rating cost is affordable, yet there are ways to reduce the cost of IFR rating. Obtaining an instrument rating can be costly if you don’t plan your training lessons well. Thus, I shared my knowledge of how a private pilot can reduce instrument rating costs and acquire an IFR rating. I included a breakdown…
An instrument rating allows pilots to become better and safer pilots. Getting an instrument rating is not hard for a private pilot. I explained the complex aspects of instrument training and how a pilot can quickly overcome them. The factors that make acquiring an instrument rating becomes difficult: If you cannot follow the bullet points,…
A private pilot can get an instrument rating as quickly as two weeks or take a year to complete instrument training. Various factors impact the instrument course duration. Unlike private pilot training, the weather is not delaying IFR training. So what aspects may delay your IFR rating, and how long does it take to get…
An instrument rating allows a pilot to fly more often, opening doors for private pilots to fly in any weather conditions. I will tell you why a pilot needs an instrument rating and how having an instrument rating is worth the effort and money. Being an instrument-rated pilot doesn’t mean you can merely fly the…
IFR flying is no joke. Pilots need a solid instrument rating study guide to pass the IFR knowledge test and oral exam. I created this instrument rating study guide to pass the IFR written test, checkride, and everything you need to become a competent IFR-rated pilot. Instrument pilots’ knowledge is not limited to passing the…
If you genuinely follow this IFR written study guide and study accordingly, you’ll be ready to pass the FAA IFR knowledge test in no time. I shared the resources and how to utilize each resource to acquire instrument flying knowledge and prepare for the instrument knowledge test. In this post, I discussed the following: In…
Student pilots need to practice for private pilot knowledge tests. With the availability of countless resources online, choosing the right one can be a dilemma. I shared three private pilot practice tests you can use to familiarize yourself with the FAA knowledge test questions. I listed the free resources and the paid courses. All of these…
As beginners in aviation, most aspiring pilots are unaware of the books they can start reading before they get into flying. There are plenty of books, but not all of them are as good as they are advertised. Some books have complex language for newbies. Hence, I’ll help you find the books to begin your…
After reading this article, you will know which factors to consider before buying a pilot ground school course. Before selecting a course, either online or offline ground school, there are various factors to consider. Choosing a pilot ground school course varies for each student pilot. Thus, I described the factors to consider before choosing an…
Too many low-hour pilot jobs are accessible today if you know exactly where to find them. By now, I assume you already know that 250 hours as a pilot is unacceptable to land your first airline job. Ideally, you are here to read this article so I can share what I apprehend about low-hour pilot…