Liam McInnis
Entry Level Pilot Jobs for the New Commercial Pilot
Hello CHI students! My name is Liam and I have been a dispatcher at CHI since November of 2021. I recently earned my commercial pilots...
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CHI Aerospace
- Jul 10, 2021
- 6 min
Clear, Concise, and Correct Radio Communication
Written by Chief CFI Greg As if learning to fly wasn’t challenging enough, there is also the task of essentially learning a new language,...
CHI Aerospace
- Jan 29, 2020
- 3 min
What to Expect After Your First Solo
Congratulations on completing your first solo flight! Nothing can replicate the feeling of flying by yourself for the first time, and is...
CHI Aerospace
- Nov 8, 2019
- 7 min
The PAVE Checklist
Prior to each flight, pilots must conduct a thorough preflight check. Part of this preflight check includes examining your personal...
CHI Aerospace
- Oct 15, 2019
- 4 min
Calculating Weight & Balance
Calculating weight and balance is essential for flight safety. Different points on the plane hold various items (baggage, fuel, pilot,...
CHI Aerospace
- Jul 31, 2019
- 5 min
How to read a METAR
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...
CHI Aerospace
- May 27, 2019
- 2 min
Medical Certificate vs BasicMed.
You've probably heard of the terms Medical Certificate and BasicMed, but what exactly are they and how are they different?
CHI Aerospace
- Aug 15, 2018
- 2 min
4 Tips for Getting Comfortable with Radio Communications
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...
CHI Aerospace
- Aug 7, 2018
- 1 min
How to Get a Medical
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...
CHI Aerospace
- Jun 6, 2018
- 3 min
Requirements for Solo Flight
A few students here at CHI Aerospace have excitedly asked what exactly they need to successfully demonstrate in order to make their first...
CHI Aerospace
- Apr 3, 2018
- 4 min
Student Question - Traffic Pattern Altitudes
I would like to thank one of our students, Bryan, for submitting the following question. Keep the questions coming! *Image from FAA...
CHI Aerospace
- Jan 22, 2018
- 2 min
Purchasing an Airplane
Owning an aircraft is a major commitment and responsibility for anyone and the search for the right aircraft can be quite extensive and...
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