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Is It Hard To Be A Pilot? – The Surprising Truth

Pilot Institute

Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL). Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 250 total flight hours, including: 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC). 50 hours of cross-country flight time. One daytime and one nighttime cross-country flight (each 2 hours, >100 NM straight-line distance).

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

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ASA Training Apps ASA is a leading provider of knowledge test prep resources and eBooks for pilots working on a variety of certificates and ratings. ASA CX-3 Flight Computer Based on the ASA CX-3 Flight Computer for pilots, this E6B app allows you to perform routine aviation calculations on your iPhone or iPad.

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Understanding Flight Training Costs: What Aspiring Pilots Need to Know

Pilot's Life Blog

Students must complete at least 250 flight hours, including cross-country flights, night flights, and time spent as pilot-in-command. Key Components of CPL Training: Students will need to demonstrate proficiency in complex flight maneuvers, flight planning , and decision-making under challenging circumstances.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

Pilot Institute

From simple mechanical linkages in small aircraft to high-tech fly-by-wire systems in airliners, ailerons have evolved with aviation itself. You might be surprised to learn that tiny four-seater Cessna 172s and 140-passenger Boeing 707 airliners both use simple cables for moving the ailerons and elevators!

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