Aviation Articles

Age 60 Rule - Where Is It Now?

At the beginning of the 109th Congress, 4 Jan 2005, Rep. Jim Gibbons (R-NV) sponsored HR 65. HR 65 was then referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, chaired by Rep. Don Young (R-AK).

Professional Attitude

A pilotes ability to perform their duties safely is directly related to how well they can put their personal worries aside, and perform the duties of a professional pilot.

Pilot E-Logbook

Lots of options exist for pilots to keep track of their time flying planes, but *free* is always good.

Give Through Giving Circles

A giving circle is a form of philanthropy headed by a group of people who want to take an active role in how their money supports a particular cause or issue. Circles vary in group size and structure,but members pool their donations to benefit their selected cause or issue.

The Last Nutrition Resolution

Americans are spending more than $40 billion dollars on dieting and diet-related products, yet an astonishing 95 percent of dieters will regain the weight that they've lost within one to five years.

The Infamous Airline Interview

I walked into the interview with a great deal of confidence and enthusiasm. Flying airplanes was my one true passion in this life. This was my big chance to merge my occupation with my love. I would become an airline pilot.

"So you want to be an airline pilot?" the interviewer inquired.

"Yes, sir, more than anything else I have ever wanted," I replied, realizing I sounded like an anxious adolescent.

Military Flight Time Conversion

Use this Excel spreadsheet to help make flight time conversion easy.

Pre-Interview Checklist

Use this PDF document to help guide you as your important interview date approaches.

Pilot Resume Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid making these all too common mistakes on your pilot resume.

Pilot Pay Comparison

This comparison looks at the hourly wage and monthly hours of service (time at work) between a typical 9 to 5 job and an Airline Pilot.

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