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Articles about private pilot (0-50 of 274)
- Executive & Vip Aviation International: The Comprehensive Private Jet Publication
By: Jumping Spider Media | - Executive & VIP Aviation International (www.evaint.com) is the leading quarterly serving the private aviation market. Its broad demographic positions it as the most comprehensive private jet publication available on the market, with insightful articles and the latest aviation news for the private jet owner, potential jet purchaser, private jet pilot, jet manufacturers and support service providers.
The journal has organically grown to meet the demand created by the high growth priv ...
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- How To Become A Pilot In The United States
By: Thomas Sullivan | - There are many reasons to gain a Private Pilot License, also called a Private Pilot Certificate. The three main reasons are for recreation, business, or a stepping stone to the Commercial Pilot License. While many pilots in the United States get their flight training through the military, here we provide the steps needed to become a pilot by training at one of the many flight schools in America. Lets take a look at the steps which are needed in order to become a certified Private Pilot.
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- Flying For A Regional Airline, Is It Worth It?
By: Thomas Sullivan | - In the United States, and else where around the world, salary is usually dependent upon one major factor. That is, how many people can perform that particular job. The fewer the number of people that can perform a particular job, usually the greater the salary. In many cases, salary is not dependent upon how much money was used in order to obtain the skill.
A good example of this can be seen if we look at the salaries seen in professional sports. For example, in the NFL, professiona ...
Tags: regional airline, regional airline pay, regional airline pilot
- What To Look For In Flight Schools
By: John Smith | - When you finally decide you want to learn to fly it is time to look at flight schools. Since you have never been involved in anything quite like this before, we thought it would be a good idea to give you some tips on what to look for in a flight school. This is one area of your life that choosing the cheapest rate may be a big mistake! The phrase, "You get what you pay for", has never been so true as when it comes to flight schools. Choose your school carefully and let the school speak for itse ...
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- What To Expect During Flight School
By: John Smith | - Flight training is a balance of both ground training or classroom training and flight training. But if you are confused as to why you need classroom training, maybe we can help you understand a little better. Classroom instruction takes the path of aerodynamics, airplane systems, airports, airspace, airplane performance and aircraft weight and balance. You will not only learn everything about an airplane, you will also learn what affects weather has on the operation of an airplane, what to do in ...
Tags: flight school, private pilot, flight training, ground school
- What To Expect During Ground Training
By: John Smith | - Have you ever wondered what the schooling is like for someone getting their pilot's certificate? We will examine some of the things you will learn in your ground training portion of your flight school. Hopefully it will answer some of the questions burning in your mind.
Depending on the flight school you attend, you will be offered a structured ground school program in a classroom setting. In these classes you will be fed a lot of information on almost everything you ever wanted ...
Tags: private pilot, pilot training, pilot school, ground school
- Paying For Flight School
By: John Smith | - Getting your pilot's license requires you to take instruction from an accredited school. There are a number of flight schools that freckle the country so the choice is up to you. Before you jump right in and sign up for classes though, you should do your homework and research the area you are considering. There are different levels of pilot's certificates. A student is the first step, then private, your instrument rating and then commercial pilot's license. Each level requires training in both g ...
Tags: flight school, private pilot, flight training
- How Do You Become A Student Pilot?
By: John Smith | - Before becoming a student pilot you should know what a student pilot is. We will discuss exactly what a student pilot is and what some of the requirements is to become one. A student pilot is someone who is learning to fly under the supervision of an FAA approved flight instructor and who is permitted to fly alone under limited and specific circumstances.
You are issued a student pilot certificate at the time of your first medical examination by an approved aviation medical examin ...
Tags: private pilot, pilot training, pilot school
- Choosing A Flight School
By: John Smith | - You have finally made your decision to learn to fly and wonder where you go from here. You should do a little research and find a school that you feel would teach you all you need and want to learn. In this case DO NOT look for the cheapest school you can find. The old adage about getting what you pay for is definitely true in this case. Learning to fly is a big expense so you should be absolutely positive this is what you want.
Some schools will give you the basics and nothing m ...
Tags: private pilot, pilot school, pilot training
- Becoming An Airline Transport Pilot
By: John Smith | - Maybe you have dreamed about being an airline pilot since you were little and the time has come to make some life changing decisions. You want to look into a career of flying but you aren't quite sure where to start. We will examine what it takes to be a transport pilot and hopefully answer some of those nagging questions in the back of your mind.
First of all, the Airline Transport Pilot or ATP certificate is the highest level of aircraft pilot certificates you can acquire. This ...
Tags: pilot, training, study, private pilot, airline pilot
- Alcohol Regulations For Private Pilots
By: John Smith | - Just as there are rules and regulations about driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, there are also rules and regulations regarding pilots flying while under the influence or within eight hours of consuming alcohol. Private pilots are issued a pilot's certificate by the FAA and must abide by FAA rules and regulations the same as professional pilots for any airline. Many private pilots are unclear about these regulations so we will examine these regulations in hopes of answering a ...
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- How To Get A Private Pilot License
By: Dave | - There are quite a few things that you need to know to be able to get a private pilot license and be able to learn to fly a small private airplane. If you want to be able to get private pilot training you need to be at least Sixteen (16) years of age and be able to fluently speak, understand and read English (this is because English is the only language that the tests are written in and spoken in the flight control towers worldwide). You need to go through several steps in order to show that you ...
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- 8 Steps To Getting Your Pilot's License
By: John Smith | - Getting your pilot's license isn't as easy as some may think. There is more to it than simply taking lessons and flying the plane. There are steps you have to take to ensure you are getting your license the right way. There are dozens and probably even hundreds of flight schools that will take your money and not teach you everything you need to know, but are you really sure you want to fly not knowing more than simply the basics? Here are eight steps that will help you along:
1.B ...
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- A Future Pilot's Buyers Guide
By: Carl Helka | - Becoming a pilot can be a costly venture. It is actually comparable to the cost of a obtaining a four year degree to become a professional pilot. To begin with you must obtain the private, instrument, commercial, and instructor certificates. Then in order to be marketable to professional organizations you must provide logged hours that meet their specifications.
So, the first thing you should do if you are to peruse becoming a pilot is to price aircraft rentals. In these troubled ...
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- The Foundation For Your Helicopter Career - Your Training
By: Terry Sullivan | - You know you want to learn to fly. You have decided to be a helicopter pilot. The next decision you need to make is which flight school is the best one for you. Include the following points in your decision process:
1) School Focus: If you want to make this your career, look for a school that focuses on career programs. The school should be able to train you from Private Pilot through Commercial Pilot or Flight Instructor. The school should offer ways to expedite your trainin ...
Tags: helicopter flight school, learn to fly, helicopter training, pilot training, helicopter lessons, helicopter flight schools
- Private Jet Company's Budget Management
By: estherchristian | - The confluence of factors determines the price of a ticket in business jet average. The main point to consider for your pricing is the average traffic during a season in particular. Companies that offer these services in freight private jet will increase its prices during the tourist season to take advantage of the high demand and low supply of this service. A traveler who is willing to be flexible in your vacation plans can take advantage of low prices during the off season.
Ano ...
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- How About A Career As A Commercial Pilot?
By: Mira Williams | - Until I visited my local airport and just started hanging around, I never knew that this was something I could do someday. And even more important was that by working at something that was fun I actually enjoyed studying and looked forward to every day.
To me there is something really special about learning to fly and being a student pilot was the most special time of my life. What I was looking for was a new mountain to climb and something that would make me feel good about my li ...
Tags: Learn to fly, flight schools, flight school, pilot training, flight training, pilot schools, flight lessons, flying lesson
- A Few Reasons Why Private Jet Chartering Is Ideal For A Perfect Honeymoon
By: Steve Brench | - Are you in the process of planning your dream wedding? If you are, have you also started to plan your honeymoon? Even though having the perfect honeymoon is important, there are many couples who are more concerned with the wedding ceremony. While this is okay, it is still important that you place a focus on your honeymoon. After all, the honeymoon is the perfect way to celebrate the union of you and your romantic partner. That is why it is advised that you plan your honeymoon in advance. Wh ...
Tags: private jet, plane, travel
- Things To Remember While Renting A Private Jet
By: Markoriks | - Owning a private jet can sound over ambitious to many. But traveling by a private jet is not. Those who cannot afford to own a jet have an easy option of using the private jet as and when need arises by paying a little rent. Your convenience, your time of travel, your personal luxury, and the best part is no commercial airlines troubles. One need not be dependent on official terms of airlines and get stuck with other passengers. In the situations where big shots, business executives and the l ...
Tags: Private Jet Rental, Private Jet Leasing
- How To Grade Your Jet Charter Company
By: Michiel Van Kets | - Air Charter travel is the ultimate in luxury flying. Chartering your own Private Jet ensures you maximum comfort and convenience along with the highest standard of service possible. In addition, you can design a flight itinerary that suits your own personal needs.
You choose your flight times, the type of jet you wish to travel in and your departure and arrival airports. You get to choose a catering menu that satisfies your individual tastes and if you want butler service for that added ...
Tags: Private jet, charter flights, private jets, charter flight, private jet charter
- Rising Insecurity- Rising Demand For Private Jet Charter Services
By: Brad William | - Thanks to the growing security chaos at the airports, companies now increasingly prefer to travel through private charter jets.
According to a survey conducted by Air Charter Guide, there was an 80 percent increase in business-related bookings of private jet charters within two weeks of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks when commercial airlines were hijacked to ram into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Similarly, private jet service companies reported a rise ...
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- Why Travel By Private Aircraft?
By: Derek Both | - It may seem a bit extravagant but there are many advantages of travelling by private jet charter regardless of whether it's for business or pleasure. People go on holidays a lot more than they used to a couple decades ago and work related travel is also on the increase. However, business trips may not necessarily involve travelling abroad as it's very common for people to commute around the UK for work purposes.
One of the advantages of travelling by private jet charter is that y ...
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- Lease A Private Jet And Travel In The Lap Of Luxury
By: Brad Williams | - If the executives of your company have to travel regularly, leasing a private jet can help you in your business to a great extent. Whether you are concerned about time, flexibility, safety or privacy, a chartered executive private jet seems to be the order of the day. Luxury private jets are the signature of high-flying business people. Leasing a private jet for personal use is also beneficial.
The cost of leasing a private jet may be a little high, but the safety and time-savings t ...
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- Celebrity Private Jet Planes
By: Derek Both | - It seems like today the latest craze is to travel by private jet charter. Most celebrities do it, in fact a lot of them even own their own planes. People typically assume that 'normal' people can't afford it but it can actually work out cheaper than normal flying, especially for businesses.
Tom Cruise reportedly owns three private jets so it's unlikely he will ever be stuck for a lift. Perhaps this is a bit over the top and unnecessary but many businesses choose to send their emp ...
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- What To Look For When Comparing Private Jet Charter Prices
By: Mr. Miyagi | - When planning a trip on a private jet charter, it is recommended that you do your homework first. You should find out what all your options are by learning the different prices private jet charters have to offer and what accommodations you will receive for the price you pay. This is the only way that you can find the charter that will work best for you.
Comparing prices is easy when you use one or more of the online sites that are available. These websites make it simple and easy ...
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- Engineering Job Vacancies In The United Kingdom
By: Wynnwith | - The engineering job market for professionals in the United Kingdom is quite fertile at present. Between major government projects to expand infrastructure as well as private attempts to move into a larger share of their market, engineering firms are bringing in millions of pounds a year in new projects. New projects and clients require top notch engineering graduates to fill junior engineer positions, which allows for greater movement upward of experienced engineers. Not all engineering position ...
Tags: engineering recruitment agency, rail recruitment, aerospace recruitment, pilot recruitment
- Private Jet Charter - More Affordable Than You May Think
By: Bob Miles | - Because of the inconvenience of traveling by commercial airline due to terrorism-related security restrictions, many people are considering travel by private jet charter. This mode of travel is of course quite expensive compared to travel by commercial airline. If you've got the money, though, it can be not be a sensible and even affordable option under the right circumstances:
(1)The fee is being paid by a company or a wealthy individual.
(2)A group travels togethe ...
Tags: jet charter, private jet charter, world travel
- Becoming A Helicopter Pilot - Tips In Choosing A Training School
By: Matt | - Helicopter training is your gateway to becoming a helicopter pilot (helicopter license is the key). This is why you should carefully plan that whole process of enrolling and getting the license. To help you out on this, here are the important things you must know.
Among all the important things you should do, planning your finances should be on the top of your list. Take note that the whole helicopter training course is expensive and involves a long time commitment. Indulge only ...
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- Understanding Medical Requirements For Pilot Licensing
By: Sara Evans | - Pilots of all experience levels and certification types need to maintain a certain level of health to remain in the aviation industry. After all, the rigors of working long hours at thousands of feet above ground can wear down even the most physically fit individuals. Professionals should maintain a good diet, exercise when possible, and take advantage of breaks to get much needed sleep. However, national aviation bodies not only recommend these measures, they require them for maintenance of cer ...
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- Why Chartering A Private Jet Could Be To Your Advantage
By: Allan Wilson | - Have you heard of the chartering of a private jet before? If you have, have you ever done so? While the popularity of privately chartered jets is on the rise, there are still many individuals who prefer to fly commercially.
While the decision is yours to make, you may want to seriously give the chartering of a private jet some thought. After a close examination, you will likely see that there are a number of benefits to doing so.
Perhaps, one of the biggest ad ...
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- Towards On-line Distribution Of Private Jet Charter Flights
By: George Khairallah | - Many of us in the charter world are often delighted to read or hear that business travelers and affluent individuals are becoming disenchanted with commercial flights, crowded airports, flight delays, and inconvenient schedules. But the truth of the matter is that if we were to bring less than 1% of those passengers into the private jet charter arena, our current processes would fail on all levels.
Let's face it. It takes at least half a dozen phone calls, faxes, or emails, befo ...
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- Pilot Careers
By: Francois Botha | - Do you want to pursue a career as a pilot? If so, you are in for major excitement. Flying a plane can be one of the most exhilarating experiences in the world, and doing so day in and day out is a great career. But before you get too excited about becoming a pilot you need to be aware of all the careers that are available in this field. After all, the more that you know about pilot careers the better off you will be in the long run.
The most obvious career choice for a pilot is to ...
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- Private Jets The Airways
By: Jason Uvios | - If you are chartering a private jet, it may be worthwhile knowing about where the aircraft is flying. Gone are the days when pilots flew by the seat of their pants' meaning they flew the airplanes just like we drive automobiles on roads. In other words, they flew so low that they could see the earth below and the various landmarks to navigate to their destination. Pilots of Jet aircraft fly so high that they can hardly see the land below. All the navigation is done by instruments only.
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- Private Jets - Buy Or Charter?
By: Jason Uvios | - There are different ways you can charter a Private Jet.
You can call up a Charter service and arrange a charter to the destination of your choice but for such one-time charters you may have to schedule your flight at least a week or ten days early, and confirm the type of service you need during the flight, the type of food and beverage, etc. at least a couple of days in advance.
You can enroll as a member of a Charter Service, for a certain annual fee.
Wit ...
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- Private Jets - Air Taxis
By: Jason Uvios | - In the beginning, the air taxi services were not well organized like the private jets of the day. Mostly single ownership proprietary aircrafts were run as air taxis. There were many disadvantages as frequent flyers' soon found out.
The safety of the flight depended entirely on the Pilot's skill. No special safety precautions were taken, and as a result there were accidents. Lives were lost; in fact, the passengers flew at their own risk until the Government stepped in and f ...
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- Private Jets: The High-flying Transport For The High-flyers
By: Jason Uvios | - How does it feel like taking off from a private landing pad, in your own private jet, with your own personal pilot who never fails to give you that polite smile, a firm hand-shake and that crisp professional salute just before you take your seat in your custom-made rich leather upholstered deep sinking cushioned love seats, by the side of neat oval windows, over looking clear blue skies The feeling it is believed to be of a smug satisfaction that you have arrived.
You are up th ...
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- The Role Of Private Enterprise In Putting Man Into Space - Part 2
By: Thomas Sullivan | - The relatively recent break up, in February 2003, of the Space Shuttle Columbia upon reentry into the atmosphere is another example of critical information not percolating upward to the proper people within NASA. The destruction of Columbia during atmospheric reentry was due to the development of a hole in the forward section of one of the wings. This hole was caused by foam breaking off of the main fuel tank during the launch phase. The break off of foam from the main fuel tank during launch ...
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- The Role Of Private Enterprise In Putting Man Into Space - Part 1
By: Thomas Sullivan | - Has NASA failed in it's quest to put man out into the cosmos? Will profit coupled with man's need to explore be the driving engine which sends man into space? Most importantly, will the United States be a leader in terms of space exploration, or will America fall by the wayside and let other countries fulfill this role?
In this article, I will attempt to answer these questions. I will also provide an argument which favors an active role for private enterprise in putting true ...
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- Things You Should Know If You Are Interested In Pilot Training
By: James Hunt | - If you are interested in pilot training, there are a few things that you should know. Most people are not aware of where or how they can train to be a pilot. In most parts of Canada and the United States there are special schools that specialize in pilot training. If you not sure where you can do this you can find information on the internet and if all else fails then you can contact your local airport and ask if they have any information about pilot training. If they do not then maybe they can ...
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