Can Pilots Wear Hearing Aids?

Last Updated on April 4, 2024 by One of the most common misconceptions about aviation is the question of whether hearing impairment is an impediment to being able to obtain or to avail yourself of the privileges of a pilot license. You may have heard (pun intended) that any type of hearing loss equates to […]
Can Pilots Wear Glasses, Contact Lenses, or Get LASIK Done?

Last Updated on August 16, 2024 by One of the most common misconceptions about aviation is whether or not you can wear glasses, contact lenses, or even get LASIK done, and still be an airplane pilot. At first glance (pun intended), the answer may not seem so “clear-cut” (pun intended again). Yet the answer is […]
Is Becoming A Pilot Dangerous?

Last Updated on August 16, 2024 by In the mind of the average person, becoming a pilot may come across as an inherently dangerous activity. This impression is the product of a number of misconceptions, preconceived notions, misrepresentations and mischaracterizations of the facts with respect to aviation accidents, whenever they occur. Becoming a pilot is […]
Can You Make Money With A Private Pilot License?

Last Updated on August 16, 2024 by Arguably among the most frequently sought after inquiries when it comes to aviation are questions surrounding how much money you can make as a pilot, and what it takes to become one. While the answer varies and depends on what are your short-term and long-term goals as a […]