Why Your First Solo Feels Like Nothing Else

Why Your First Solo Feels Like Nothing Else

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Quick FactsWhat It IsA student pilot’s first flight alone — no instructor in the aircraftWhen It HappensTypically between 15–25 hours of dual instructionRequirementsStudent pilot certificate, instructor endorsement, medical certificateDurationUsually three...
The DPE Shortage Nobody Talks About

The DPE Shortage Nobody Talks About

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Quick FactsIssueCritical shortage of Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) across the USWhat Is a DPE?FAA-authorized examiners who conduct checkrides for pilot certificatesWait TimesWeeks to months in many regions; some students travel hundreds of milesCauseAgeing...
Lightning Strikes Your Plane Twice a Year

Lightning Strikes Your Plane Twice a Year

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A blinding flash. A sound like the earth splitting open. Your coffee cup rattles. The cabin lights flicker. Then everything goes back to normal. Most passengers sleep through it. Statistically, commercial aircraft get struck by lightning roughly once or twice every...