Aviation Insurance: Pilot and Aircraft Coverage
Insurance for airplanes isn’t like car insurance. It’s way more complicated, way more expensive, and absolutely required if you want to fly pretty much anywhere....
Aviation Medical Certificate: Class 1, 2, or 3?
Every pilot needs an aviation medical certificate to exercise pilot privileges, but the class required depends on what you fly and how you fly it....
Flight School Selection: What to Look For
Picking a flight school’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make in aviation. Choose well and you’ll get solid training, finish efficiently, and build...
Aviation Fuel Prices: 100LL vs Jet-A Costs
Fuel’s one of your biggest variable costs in aviation, and honestly? The price swings are wild. One month you’re paying $5/gallon, next month it’s $7....
Hangar vs Tie-Down: Aircraft Storage Options
Where you park your airplane might seem like a simple decision, but it affects maintenance costs, aircraft condition, convenience, and safety. I’ve done both hangars...
Aircraft Ownership Costs: Beyond the Purchase Price
Everyone focuses on the purchase price when buying an airplane. “$75,000 for a nice 182!” sounds great until you realize you’ll spend another $15,000-$25,000 per...
Instrument Rating: How Weather Flying Works
Getting your instrument rating changes everything about how you fly. You’re not just a fair-weather pilot anymore – you can punch through clouds, fly in...
Night Flying Requirements: Endorsement Guide
Flying at night’s different. Cool, smooth air, amazing views, way less traffic. But it requires specific training and currency. Here’s what you need to legally...