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Taylor Brooks
Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Taylor Brooks. I am a 22-year-old Southwest Airlines flight attendant and instrument-rated pilot. I currently attend American Flyers out of Conroe. How did you get into flying? I got into the world of aviation because of my family. I am
Staying The Course
Staying on course and not giving up on your dreams during flight training is a challenging endeavor that requires determination, passion, and unwavering commitment. As Winston Churchill famously said, “Never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty — never give in except to
Featured Staff Logan Thrailkill ADS-N
LOGAN THRAILKILL JOINED AMERICAN FLYERS IN JULY 2022 as an instructor at our Addison, TX – North location after completing his pilot training and obtaining his certifications from the American Flyers Pompano Beach, Florida location. Originally from Houston, Texas, Logan lived in various parts of the country before kickstarting
How To Nail The Perfect Landing
TO MAKE CONSISTENTLY GOOD LANDINGS, YOU NEED TO APPLY CONSISTENTLY GOOD PRACTICES. That is easier said than done, especially for less experienced pilots. It’s difficult because there are many variables to address during the landing process, such as airspeed, power, pitch, wind speed and direction, glide path, configuration, runway
Here Comes The Sun
A FEW MONTHS AGO, I DECIDED TO BUY A NEW PAIR OF SUNGLASSES. RATHER THAN JUST TRY ON A PAIR AND BUY THEM, I RESEARCHED ALL THE NUMBERS AND ABBREVIATIONS FEATURED ON THE TAGS. THIS TURNED OUT TO BE HIGHLY EDUCATIONAL. HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS AND SOME INFORMATION I
Featured Staff Hope Powell
HOPE POWELL JOINED AMERICAN FLYERS IN JANUARY 2022, marking the start of a remarkable journey that highlights her exceptional qualities as a featured staff member at our Pompano Beach location. Originally hailing from Jamaica, Hope frequently traveled to Canada to visit her family. At the age of 16, she
importance of a spin endorsement
From the beginning stages of our private pilot training, we know that a spin is an aggravated stall condition. During their training, the pictures shown to private pilot candidates in various publications generally show the airplane following a downward corkscrew path. Even worse, many of these pictures show the
American Flyers | Why the Double I? A Look at the Value of the CFI-I
There are various reasons why people become pilots, and likewise, there are various reasons why pilots become flight instructors. However, there are a few reasons why flight instructors don’t become instrument instructors, and that is mainly due to a lack of understanding. That understanding is how much better you
weather briefings
Collecting weather data for a planned flight must begin before the normal pre-departure briefing. It can be helpful to begin paying attention to TV weather broadcasts a day or two before your flight to understand where high and low-pressure areas will be, as well as the location and movement
Sallie Mae® Airline Career Loan
If you are familiar with the aviation industry or are new and looking to get involved, you may have come across the term “fast track.” It is a phrase used to allure potential pilots by promising a rapid progression from zero flight experience to becoming an airline pilot. But