It’s amazing now what you can do with a flight simulator these days.
Flight simulators are used extensively for pilot training, especially for complex and very expensive aircraft. While obviously they cannot substitute for real flying time, they do provide excellent learning opportunities for a very low cost and total safety.
Today’s common, inexpensive simulator programs are far [...]
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Today’s flight simulators are incredible
Beginner Pilot
A private pilot license can be obtained in the U.S. as long as you’re over 16 and can pass a Physical- a basic license allows you to fly single-engine aircraft. You can upgrade to a commercial or professional license as you continue on your quest. Here’s how to get a private pilot license:
You must be [...]
Most Anyone Can Become a Pilot
The quest to learn to fly is a lot easier than what most people think. You don’t have to become a commercial or military pilot in order to fly.
You can be part of general aviation, or the area of aviation where pilots fly for the sheer enjoyment of flying.
Today there are thousands of potential pilots, [...]