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Preparing For Your Solo Cross-Country

You have decided to earn your private pilot certificate. The first half of your training is going well, and you just soloed. Now it’s time to prepare for the next step in your training: the solo cross country. This article will guide you through preparing for one of the

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Adding Flight Hours or Gaining Pilot Experience

Building flight time versus gaining experience as a low-time commercial pilot is a critical topic in the aviation industry today. With the requirement of 1,500 flight hours to apply for an Airline Transport Pilot license, the focus has shifted to how quickly these hours can be accumulated versus the

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The 2024 Oshkosh Airshow Recap

The Oshkosh Airshow, held annually in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a mecca for aviation enthusiasts and professional aviators from all over the world. The event is a week-long celebration of all things aviation. With over 1,700 aircraft arrivals and more than 10,000 aircraft operating at Wittman Regional Airport and other

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Do You Maintain Your Skills Like You Do Your Plane?

As the old saying goes, “FAR Part 61 tells you how to get your license, and FAR Part 91 tells you how to lose it.” What is always amazing to me is how some pilots can invest so much in their training and certificates, yet fail to keep them

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American Flyers Spotlight: Featured Instructors September 2024

Jim Eller – CFI at Scottsdale, AZ (SDL) My favorite part of training new pilots is witnessing their breakthrough moments during their training when things just start to click for them. Seeing students gain understanding and confidence is a fun experience to share with them. I love being a

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Featured Student: Devin Opfer

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF. Hi, my name is Devin. I’m 18 years old and a private pilot currently working on my instrument and commercial ratings with American Flyers. I graduated from Tomball High School in May of 2024 and will be an incoming freshman at Arizona State

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Featured Staff Member: Jorge Fragoso

JORGE FRAGOSO IS A DEDICATED AND HARDWORKING INDIVIDUAL currently working as an administrative intern at our Morristown, New Jersey location. Originally from Tijuana, Mexico, Jorge came to the United States with a dream of pursuing a career in aviation. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way, Jorge’s

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RADIO TALK – When to Talk and What to Listen For

The mark of a good pilot is staying ahead of the airplane, anticipating what’s coming, and being ready to act promptly. This principle applies to both flying the airplane and managing radio communications. To “stay ahead” of communications, the best place to start is on the ground. Before takeoff,

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How To Manage Fuel Efficiency

There are three things in aviation that do a pilot no good: altitude above you, runway behind you, and fuel you don’t have. How then do we ensure that we do have enough fuel and use it safely, effectively, and efficiently? For a safe flight, you must have sufficient

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The Maintenance of American Flyers

Our full-time staff of mechanics keep you flying for maximum training unlike any other flight school. Feel free to give props to what American Flyers does above and beyond other flight schools. MECHANICS: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AMERICAN FLYERS At American Flyers, we understand that our maintenance team is

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Is It Time To Buy Your First Airplane?

Whether you are learning to fly for fun or as a career, the journey of becoming a pilot is marked by many milestones. Among these, purchasing your first airplane can be one of the most significant. The price of new single-engine airplanes has surged to well over $400,000 in

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American Flyers Spotlight: Featured Instructors July 2024

Thomas Richards – CFI at Scottsdale, AZ (SDL) My favorite part of working for American Flyers is the staff because everyone is so supportive and friendly. I love training new pilots and being a part of their journey to achieving their goals. Seeing their satisfaction once they’ve accomplished a

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