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Congratulations on completing your first solo flight! Nothing can replicate the feeling of flying by yourself for the first time, and is a huge landmark in a...

Prior to each flight, pilots must conduct a thorough preflight check. Part of this preflight check includes examining your personal minimums as a pilot and r...

Calculating weight and balance is essential for flight safety. Different points on the plane hold various items (baggage, fuel, pilot, passenger, etc) and if...

What is a METAR you may ask? How do I read one? A METAR is an Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR). It is a surface weather observation in the terminal ar...

You've probably heard of the terms Medical Certificate and BasicMed, but what exactly are they and how are they different?

So you’re a little afraid to push that button and talk on the radio. Maybe you’re afraid to mess up when everyone can hear you. Maybe you don’t know what to ...

Thanks Mike O. for asking us how to go about getting a medical for your solo! How do I go about getting my medical certificate? It’s very simple! First, you ...

A few students here at CHI Aerospace have excitedly asked what exactly they need to successfully demonstrate in order to make their first solo flight. Thank ...

I would like to thank one of our students, Bryan, for submitting the following question. Keep the questions coming! *Image from FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aero...

Owning an aircraft is a major commitment and responsibility for anyone and the search for the right aircraft can be quite extensive and stressful. At a fligh...