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Tips on Passing the FAA Written Exam

You’ve dreamed about flying since you were knee-high to a grasshopper, and you’re finally in a position where this dream will become a reality. Your friends and family know you are training to become a pilot, but only one thing stands between you and your coveted certificate: the FAA

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like IFR Release Time…

The winter holidays are right around the corner, and many will soon embark on journeys, both near and far. For many, this involves air travel. While most people dread the experience of being crammed into airline seats, pilots take a different route. Their journey to visit family—whether it’s aunts,

Student Interview

Featured Student: Miguel Angel Ojeda Sedano

Tell us a little about yourself? My name is Miguel, I´m 24 years old, and I’m from Guadalajara, Mexico. I have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, but my greatest passion is aviation. I recently completed my training at American Flyers, and I’m excited to return home to contribute

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Featured Staff Member: Josh Savage

JOSH SAVAGE IS ONE OF OUR MANAGERS AT OUR CONROE, TEXAS LOCATION. His fascinating background has shaped him into the dedicated and passionate individual he is today. Growing up in Little Elm, Texas, Josh attended Little Elm High School, where he made a name for himself as the varsity

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Flying During The Holiday Season

THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, and it’s one of the best times to fly. Gather your family and friends, hop into an airplane, and set off on an adventure during the most joyous time of the year. Remember though, there’s more to flying during the holidays

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Looking Back On This Year’s Flight Time

AS I REFLECT ON 2024, I AM AMAZED BY HOW QUICKLY TIME HAS PASSED. The days seem to fly by, making me wonder where the time has gone. It’s often said that as we grow older, time seems to speed up, and I find this especially true. While I

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Have You Dreamt Of Learning To Fly?

Dreaming of being able to fly is as old as man himself. Who hasn’t watched birds soar gracefully across the sky, wondering what it would be like to do what they do and see what they see? Some have even strapped large balloons to lawn chairs to feel that

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American Flyers Spotlight: Featured Instructors November 2024

Evan Fitzhenry – CFI at Morristown, NJ (MMU) My favorite part of training new pilots is watching them progress from beginners to full-fledged aviators. There’s nothing quite like witnessing their growth during the training process. Being part of the American Flyers team is fantastic due to the friendly and

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The Importance Of The Pre-Flight Checklist

In October 2011, an instructor and student were preparing for a flight from a non-towered airport in the southwest. The lesson began as usual, with the instructor guiding the student through the preflight procedures on their aircraft—a Cessna 182. When they reached the nose of the aircraft, the instructor

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FAA Medical Certificate: What You Need to Know When Applying

By: Steven Daun, National Chief Pilot Students new to flight training must complete several tasks, including obtaining their FAA Medical and Student Pilot certificates. However, pursuing these certificates before starting training can have unintended consequences. Some lenders require an unrestricted first-class medical certificate for career training loans, and many

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A Goal or a Journey

Featured Staff: Richard R. Hyslop In June 1968 I was in my second year of Civil Engineering School at the University of Wisconsin, and like the majority of college-age students, what I wanted to do for the rest of my life was still a mystery. One day an advertisement

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A Maverick in the Making

By Tye Ridolfi My passion for flying started when I was around four years old when I saw “Top Gun.” Something about the movie got me hooked, and I knew exactly what I wanted to do. As I grew up, I worked toward that goal, got my college degree,

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Becoming a Pilot

By: Tim Genc For those of us who love airplanes, we know that flying can be for anyone who has a passion for aviation. We also know that it takes skill, dedication, the right mindset and attitude of an early explorer, and an adventurer’s spirit. It takes quick thinking

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Passing the Knowledge Test

Several years back, I went to renew my driver’s license. When I got to the front of the line, I was informed that because I had received a few speeding tickets that year I would have to retake the Driver’s Ed written exam. I got through it and lived

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Every Time a Bell Rings a Pilot Gets Their Wings

Everyone enjoys recognition; and most people don’t like to brag about their achievements. When one of our graduates rings the bell, they are letting everyone know that they are now a member of this unique fraternity; they have achieved a goal. Ringing the bell also serves as a reminder

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Don’t Be a “Wannabe” Pilot… Finish Up!

Everyone who starts any sort of pilot training fully intends on finishing what they’ve started so they can go flying. Flying is the dream and flight training is the path to the dream, or the means to an end. “Means to an end“ is usually a phrase we use

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Flight Path from Maintenance Intern to Chief Pilot

Paul Janecki has been serving the general aviation community as a member of the American Flyers’ team for over 30 years. Originally from Illinois, Paul started with American Flyers in Fort Lauderdale as part of our Maintenance Intern program in the early 1980’s. Upon completion of the intern program,

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