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When Retired Airline Pilots Struggle: Causes and Retraining Pathways
His tone carried the weight of watching confidence collide with a world that demands raw stick-and-rudder skill.

Andy Profit
2 min read
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Beyond the Interview: The Unseen Path to the Regional Airline Flight Deck
The path to becoming a regional airline First Officer is a testament to dedication and perseverance.

Andy Profit
8 min read
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Beyond the Resume: Landing a Job in Part 135 Operations
Passing the sim isn't about flying a perfect flight or knowing everything about the jet. It's about demonstrating that you are a safe, professional, and adaptable pilot who can be trained to operate at the highest level of business aviation by flawlessly executing a prescribed set of maneuvers.

Andy Profit
4 min read
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The Flight Director: Role and Proper Use
the flight director stands as a critical tool for pilots. It serves as a bridge between raw instrument data and actionable guidance

Fred Williams
7 min read
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Mastering the Skies Without Leaving the Ground: A Guide to Flight Simulators and FAA Regulations
The FAA categorizes approved training devices to define what can be logged towards various pilot certificates and ratings.

Don Wright
5 min read
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A Comprehensive Guide to Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS)
At its core, an EFIS is a suite of electronic displays that replaces traditional electromechanical instruments.

Fred Williams
3 min read
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The Evolution of a Regional Workhorse: A Look at the CRJ700 (CL-65) Family
 Born from the foundational success of the smaller CRJ100/200, this family of aircraft transformed regional air travel by offering greater capacity, improved performance, and enhanced passenger comfort.

Fred Williams
4 min read
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Back to Basics: Minimum IFR Altitudes You Should Know
For any instrument-rated pilot, understanding and adhering to minimum IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) altitudes isn't just a regulatory requirement – it's a fundamental aspect of flight safety.

Fred Williams
11 min read
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From First Solo to First Officer: Charting Your Pilot License Path
… we are often asked "How do I actually get to a corporate or airline job?" The answer lies in…

Don Wright
6 min read
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