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Preflight Checklist in the Heat of Summer vs. the Cold of Winter

By: Stephen Daun Much of our country experienced hotter than normal temperatures this summer. Because of this, many pilots had to adjust the way that they flew to deal with the higher temperatures and higher density altitudes. Now it’s is time to prepare for our annual mindset shift from summer

About Planes

Hot Starts/Fuel Injection vs. Carburetors

By: Rick Farmer Every fuel injection system made today requires that a calibrated device be used to accurately deliver a precise amount of fuel to each cylinder at the exact instant fuel is needed for combustion. Automobiles accomplish this by use of computers and modern electronics, but did you know

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Featured Staff: Marty Finlayson

By: Andrew Henley In aviation, there are many people behind the scenes that help schools like American Flyers reach their goals. We consider ourselves fortunate to have a great team of Instructors, Mechanics, Operations and Sales staff, as well as other team members not directly employed by American Flyers. One

Become a Pilot

Why Now Is A Great Time To Become A Commercial Pilot

By: Brad Morrison We are in a pretty incredible time in aviation right now. After years of slow hiring practices and low starting salaries, the airlines are faced with a choice — either find a way to hire more pilots, or be faced with having to park airplanes. Obviously, parking airplanes is

Life of a Pilot

Flying During the Holiday Season & Beyond!

By: Mike Forth The holiday season is just around the corner and it can be one of the best times of the year to fly. Round up your family and friends, jump into an airplane and you’re off on an adventure during the most joyous time of the year.

About American Flyers

Letter From the President of American Flyers: Jill Cole | Oct-Sep 2018

Many of our readers have heard about the exciting changes within our industry from a career training standpoint. We are proud we’ve had the opportunity to impact the aviation world for nearly over 80 Years and we remain dedicated to being the leader in aviation education, shaping the flight

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Tips And Recommendations On How To Pass Your FAA Knowledge Exam

By: Steven Daun, National Chief Pilot You’ve dreamed about flying since you were a child. You’re finally in a position in your life where this dream is about to become a reality. All your friends and family know that you are training to become a pilot. There is only

Life of a Pilot

Dog Days of Summer

By: Steven Daun, National Chief Pilot Last year around this time, as it happens every year, we read about the airlines canceling flights in Phoenix, Arizona. The public is still amazed each year as the headlines read 119° F and these marvelous multi-million dollar jets are reduced to nothing

Featured Staff

Featured Staff: Kenneth Mathews

By: Andrew Henley Kenneth Mathews has been the manager of our Houston school, located at David Wayne Hooks Airport (DWH) in Spring, Texas, for 3 and a half years. Kenneth is a native of Louisiana and a graduate from Louisiana Tech, where he majored in Aviation Management, in 2006.

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American Flyers Interview with Maria Jose Fernandez

By: American Flyers Pilot’s Digest: Tell us a little bit about yourself: Maria Jose Fernandez: I am from Mexico, and my father is a pilot as well as my uncle. Ever since I was five years old, my father used to take me on his flights all over the

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Preflight Checklist in the Heat of Summer vs. the Cold of Winter

Hot Starts/Fuel Injection vs. Carburetors

Featured Staff: Marty Finlayson

Why Now Is A Great Time To Become A Commercial Pilot

Flying During the Holiday Season & Beyond!

Letter From the President of American Flyers: Jill Cole | Oct-Sep 2018

Tips And Recommendations On How To Pass Your FAA Knowledge Exam

Dog Days of Summer

Featured Staff: Kenneth Mathews

American Flyers Interview with Maria Jose Fernandez

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