The Pilots Archive

Training of Aviation Pilots

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

When speaking of airline pilots, you adeptness anon anticipate of continued flights that yield you center or even about the apple in hours. Airline pilots could be aerial burden or passengers.   Airline Pilots are paid in affiliation to the aircraft they are flying. A pilot aerial jet aircraft would ... Continue reading

Heroic Pilots

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

The recent events of US Airways Flight 1549 have brought renewed interest to heroic pilots and their exploits. No one can doubt the courage of pilot Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III, who managed to bring the crippled craft down with no fatalities despite having no engine power. His heroism ... Continue reading

Smooth Skies: a Pilot’s Best Friend

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

By Wayne Arbon. Are you a pilot and seek the secret to a smooth, easy flight? If you are forever wrestling with the controls and you have aching arms when you land, you are not using the pilot's best friend - the trim wheel. Trimming the controls allow a pilot to balance the ... Continue reading

Senior Pilots Drawn to Light Sport Aircraft

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Copyright (c) 2008 Dan Pimentel A good friend returned from EAA's 2007 Airventure Oshkosh Airshow holding delivery position #426 on a new Cessna Model 162 Skycatcher. I'd been trying to track down a C162 buyer for a while, so this is great timing as I want to find out what is ... Continue reading

Buying Used Aircraft Can Open New Doors For Pilots

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Making the decision to buy a used aircraft is a big one. Not only is the investment large, the simple fact of the matter is an aircraft carries some pretty important passengers, so safety is paramount as well, which is why some steer clear of checking out used aircraft for ... Continue reading