Training

What You Need To Know About NextGen and SESAR

The U.S. airspace system is in the middle of its largest upgrade ever – a next generation air transportation overhaul that the FAA calls NextGen . What is NextGen? NextGen is an FAA program developed to reduce air traffic delays, improve air safety and increase efficiency. The program, developed in 2004, is the FAA’s answer for the nation’s expanding air traffic volume and the overall need for a more efficient airspace system. NextGen is a series of projects that will transform...

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3/26/2013 Comments(0)

Accelerated Pilot Training: Do You Have What it Takes?

It might surprise you to learn that the actual act of flying an airplane isn't terribly difficult. It doesn't take superhero strength or an exceptional intellect. But getting through an accelerated pilot program like PEA’s pilot training program can be daunting. Are you up for it? Successful pilots tend to have certain characteristics in common - a combination of traits known as “the right stuff” in the aviation world. Here are a few of them: Good Study Habits and Ability to Le...

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3/11/2013 Comments(4)

Student Visas for Flight Training in the U.S.

Students wishing to enter the US for flight training will need a M-1 Student Visa or a F-1 Student Visa. The student should plan to go to a US Embassy in their home country to apply for the visa. As an international student, you must also study at an FAA Part 141 approved school, according to US government regulations. Flight schools can only have the 141 designation if the school and training syllabus are approved by the FAA. Not all flight schools are approved for FAR 141 training, but there a...

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2/28/2013 Comments(0)

Advantages of an F-1 Visa for Flight Training

In the U.S. only 8 independent flight training academies are authorized by the US Department of Homeland Security for F-1 Student Visa form authorization. Phoenix East Aviation is one of them. With a F-1 Student Visa, the student pilot enters a comprehensive professional pilot training program. This visa has significant advantages to the student who wishes to become a professional career pilot and build the hours to more quickly be hired by an airline in his/her home country. The F-1 Visa allows...

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2/28/2013 Comments(0)

Where to Train in the U.S. for Pilots

If you are an international student whose home country is not the U.S., and you wish to be part of the high quality pilot training that U.S. academies are known for, it is recommended you attend a flight training academy that welcomes international students and has a sizable percentage of students in attendance from many not just one countries. Some schools, such as Phoenix East Aviation, foster this cultural diversity because it is known that it provides an especially enriching learning environ...

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2/28/2013 Comments(1)

More on U.S. Visas for Flight Training

Because the process of obtaining a visa for pilot training in the U.S. may initially sound a bit complicated, it is a good idea to apply at a U.S. academy which offers assistance and support in obtaining a visa. A school that welcomes foreign students should also help the student become acclimatised to American life on arrival, assisting with housing, banking, FAA medical exam though you can have this done in other countries by one of many FAA approved doctors throughout with world before you ar...

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2/28/2013 Comments(0)

How to Apply for Flight Training

The international student should be prepared as follows NOTE: There may be some variation of application requirements by flight training schools , so check the requirements of the specific school you plan to attend. However, all US Embassy and US Consulate visa officers will always require the I-20 and bank statement Choose a school that meets your requirements, especially one that is noted for having international students from many countries.the above criteria, including providing no-extra-cos...

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2/28/2013 Comments(0)

ADS-B: What's the Big Deal?

Many of you have heard about ADS-B and its entry into mainstream aviation. ADS-B is said to be a changing factor in today’s national airspace system, and the FAA has big plans for it. What is ADS-B? ADS-B stands for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast. It’s a type of navigation system that utilizes the Global Positioning System GPS to broadcast signals, which is different from the current air traffic system, which uses RADAR and radio waves to transmit signals. RADAR works wel...

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2/27/2013 Comments(0)

5 Tips for Managing Cockpit Automation

Today’s aircraft are equipped with the latest technology. With systems like ADS-B , GPS and fancy LCD displays, airplanes today can pretty much fly themselves. Along with technologically advanced aircraft, though, comes a new way of flying for pilots. While cockpit automation can make flying safer, these same systems can produce unfavorable consequences if not utilized properly and monitored consistently. Here are 5 tips for managing cockpit automation : 1. Know the equipment The easiest w...

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2/5/2013 Comments(1)

Transitioning to an Airline Career

For those in the midst of flight training , an airline career can seem too far off to think about. But if you're in an accelerated flight program like PEA, an airline career may not be as distant as you think. Airlines are beginning to hire again, and with the industry buzzing about an impending pilot shortage, the opportunity to become an airline pilot might happen sooner than you think. For those of you hoping to transition to an airline, here are a few things to think about: Live Frugally Man...

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1/17/2013 Comments(4)

4 Tips for The Multi-Engine Student

Put the Gear Down! Early in training, multi-engine flight students are often so focused on staying ahead of the airplane that they forget that the new aircraft has retractable landing gear. After all, the new aircraft is faster and more powerful than they've flown before! As you can imagine, though, it's very dangerous to attempt a gear-up landing. At the very least, you can expect to be embarrassed a time or two when you attempt to fly around in the practice area with your gear down the entire ...

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1/9/2013 Comments(1)

5 Reasons Pilots Love the iPad

Electronic Charts If there's one thing pilots despise, it's carrying around a 35 pound flight back, filled with books and charts to each flight. The beauty of an iPad in the cockpit is that it completely eliminates the need to carry charts. Of course, it's always smart to have back-up charts in the airplane with you, but how nice is it to eliminate the need to carry around binders full of unnecessary charts and paperwork? Reduced Weight The weight associated with charts and other paper flight ba...

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1/2/2013 Comments(0)

Part 141 vs Part 61

When choosing a flight school , aviation students can choose from two types of flight training schools -- Part 61 flight instruction or a Part 141 flight school. While both types of flight instruction are perfectly legitimate methods of pilot training , there are advantages to receiving flight instruction from a Part 141 flight school. WHAT DOES PART 141 MEAN? To better understand the two different types of flight training methods, it is helpful to determine exactly what these terms mean. The te...