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Is Aviation Just About the Money? What Really Drives a Pilot Career
Money is part of the equation, but it's rarely the whole story. This post breaks down what aviation dues really mean across every stage of a pilot career — from flight instructing and Part 135 to the regionals, corporate flying, military, and the airlines.
Pilot Career Strategy: How to Find Better Aviation Jobs and Build a Bulletproof Plan B
The aviation industry is full of curve balls — furloughs, hiring freezes, and unexpected career detours. In this post, we break down real-world pilot career scenarios and share actionable strategies for finding better aviation jobs while building a bulletproof Plan B outside the cockpit.
Best Gifts for Pilots, Best Sellers Recommended by Real Aviators
Stop guessing what to buy the pilot in your life. This guide was written with input from real aviators — from private pilots to airline transport rated captains — covering the best gifts for pilots in 2026.
Do You Need to Study Calculus in your Aviation Career?
Do You Need to Study Calculus in Your Aviation Career?
Last updated: March 5, 2026
I remember when I was in college getting my degree in flight te...
10 Skills You Must Posses To Be an Effective Flight Instructor
10 Skills You Must Possess To Be an Effective Flight Instructor
Last updated: March 5, 2026
There are some skills some flight instructors have tha...
What is Aviation or Airline Culture Like Today?
What is Aviation Culture
Aviation or airline culture is an interesting thing. The longer I am in aviation the more I am aware of whether it exists...
Was It A Charmed Aviation Career? Pilot Career Examples from Multiple Pilots
We are taking a poll on aviation careers both past and present. The beauty of any aviation career in the industry is that there is no wrong answer...
Do You Love Aviation?
I think if you were to ask a group of pilots ranging from private pilots to airline pilots if they love aviation, most would say yes. In fact I wo...
Aviation Pandemic and Why Airlines Do Not Function Well
Right now all the news is on the Covid 19 problem and all the chaos that it has created in the airline industry, it is a real aviation pandemic. A...
Are You A Radio Hog? Using Better Aviation Radio Communications
Working every day in the airline environment you get a fair amount of time talking on the radio to Air Traffic Control (ATC). One thing I have not...