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Four Reasons To Get Your Instrument Training

You don’t need to have accumulated hours of experience before embarking on your instrument training; in fact, you can start the day after your private pilot checkride. Almost 80% of our private pilot graduates come back to American Flyers for their Instrument Rating; they recognize the safety and the

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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,

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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

Jessica Nasief – CFI at Scottsdale, AZ (SDL) My favorite part of training new pilots is witnessing that ‘lightbulb’ moment when a concept clicks. I love seeing their growth and watching them reap the rewards of their hard work. My goal in aviation is to travel far and wide;

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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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Instrument Rating and Staying Current

I’D ARGUE THAT AN INSTRUMENT RATING AND STAYING CURRENT IN ITS USE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECES OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT A PILOT CAN HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION. Inadvertent flights into IMC are one of the highest causes of accidents in general aviation, and, surprisingly, about one-third of those accidents

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Constant Evolution of Aviation Technology

As a pilot, the evolution of aviation technology has undoubtedly changed the landscape of flying in the past 20 years. The advancements in avionics, the introduction of apps like Foreflight, and the development of Garmin’s innovative technology have all revolutionized how pilots navigate, communicate, and operate aircraft. These technologies

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