What Are The Easiest And Safest Planes For Pilots To Fly?
Last Updated on February 9, 2024 by Whether you are a student pilot yearning to earn your private pilot license, or you are a licensed private pilot seeking to share the thrill of flying with family and friends, you will inevitably have a question to answer: How do I make the experience of flying safe, […]
What Are The Steps Involved In Becoming A Commercial Pilot?
Last Updated on August 16, 2024 by The journey to becoming a commercial pilot is demanding and arduous. It requires discipline, mental and physical fortitude, determination, persistence, and a growth mindset. As a general rule, becoming a commercial pilot requires you to pursue and obtain a series of intermediary aviation licenses and ratings, each progressively […]
What Are Touch-And-Goes? Why Every Pilot Must Do Them Often
Last Updated on February 6, 2026 by pilotdiscovery Touch-and-goes are one of the mainstays of every pilot’s education. It is one of the fundamental maneuvers that every pilot learns to perform during their flight training. It is a tool that helps pilots hone their proficiency with takeoffs and landings. The term “touch-and-go”, in aviation parlance, […]
How Long Does It Take To Become A Pilot?
Last Updated on August 16, 2024 by Becoming a pilot is a serious commitment. It requires a significant investment of time, money, and effort, in order to succeed in achieving your aviation goals. It requires patience, focused discipline, attentiveness, and a growth mindset in order to not only become an aviator, but also in order […]
The Different Types Of Pilots: What Kind Of Pilot Can I Be?
Last Updated on August 16, 2024 by In the world of aviation, there isn’t just one type of pilot, just like there isn’t just one type of doctor. The title of “pilot” is an umbrella term that branches out to refer to a very diverse array of roles in aviation. You will find that different […]
Is It Better To Rent Or Own An Airplane?
Last Updated on December 1, 2025 by pilotdiscovery Where are you in your aviation journey? What are your short-term and long-term aviation goals? Where do you see aviation fitting into your lifestyle? Your answers to these questions can help you determine whether it makes more sense for you to buy your own airplane or to […]