According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a cross-country flight is any flight conducted by an aircraft that involves navigation over a distance greater than 50 nautical miles from the point of departure. The purpose of a cross-country flight is typically to travel between two points, requiring effective navigation, flight planning, and decision-making skills. For…
History of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Cessna 172 Skyhawk had her first flight on June 12, 1955. Since then the company and its partners have built more than 44,000 units. Until today the Cessna 172 Skyhawk is considered to be the most successful aircraft in history. Fortunately, this aircraft is being manufactured today and is…
It’s not an easy task to land your first commercial pilot job as a fresh graduate. Reasoning new graduates have less flight experience, and the airlines are skeptical before hiring these commercial pilots. Therefore, fresh graduates are looking for ways to gain more flight hours. One way to earn hundreds of flight hours is by…
“Pre-Solo Written Exam” in pilot training refers to an examination that aspiring pilots must pass before they are allowed by their flight instructor to fly solo. This exam’s content and structure may vary depending on the aviation authority or your flight school. What doe the Pre-Solo Written Exam content? The exam may focus on particular…
Many of us have limited knowledge of aviation. Either pilot or aeronautical engineering, both of these are reputed professions in the aviation industry. Knowing these two professions’ differences and the opportunities ahead will help anyone decide. I did my best to clarify all about pilot training vs. aeronautical engineering, which will be in demand in…
Did you dream of becoming a pilot in your childhood? But life has taken a different turn. Now, you’re in your 40s and getting tired of sitting at a desk from 9 to 5. Changing a career seems daunting at first, and to become a pilot at 40 seems quite late. But what is the…