Can Pilots Wear Hearing Aids?
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 an immediate and unconditional disqualification or disbarment […]
Can Pilots Wear Glasses, Contact Lenses, or Get LASIK Done?
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 actually hiding in plain sight (pun intended […]
Is Becoming A Pilot Dangerous?
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 not inherently dangerous in and of itself. […]
Can You Make Money With A Private Pilot License?
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 pilot, one thing must be made crystal […]
