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The value of actual IFR conditions

Flight Training Central

How much “actual instrument” flight time do you have? Chances are, if you’re a VFR pilot, you do not have any unless it was with an instructor. If you’re an instrument rated pilot, however, you should have some flight time logged in what FAR 61.51 considers “solely by reference to instruments in actual conditions.” Aeronautical experience in the regulations does not require that you have any actual instrument flight time to obtain your instrument rating.

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Your Aviation Career Awaits: Enroll in Take Flight Aviation’s Pilot Training Programs

Take Flight OC

Become a Commercial Pilot with Take Flight Aviation Are you dreaming of a career that takes you to the skies? Take Flight Aviation is your launchpad into the exciting world of aviation. Our Commercial Pilot Training Programs under both Part 61 and Part 141 are designed to transform aspiring aviators into skilled professionals, ready to soar. Why Choose Take Flight Aviation?

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I own a flight school, so I applied for a Sallie Mae Flight Training Student Loan

Flexair

Flex Air offers a number of Flight Training Financing options , but we are not part of the Sallie Mae program. We've applied to be included in the Sallie Mae network a few times, but never heard back. Looking at other schools in the Sallie Mae network, I notice that they're mainly big pilot mills who talk a lot about low loan rates, but have zero to say about their dropout rates, first-time checkride pass rates, career placement rates, or personal connections to veteran and minority communities.

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Joining the Community of Flyers: A Journey into the Elite World of Aviators

Pilot's Life Blog

Embarking on the journey to become a pilot is not just a skill acquisition; it’s an initiation into an exclusive community of aviators who share a profound love for the skies. The moment you take control of an aircraft and soar into the heavens, you join a new circle of friends who understand the unique blend of responsibility and joy that comes with flying.

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Istanbul Ataturk Airport – 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

For more information on London airports, visit our destination guides: Istanbul destination guide Turkey, and Istanbul in particular, is a rapidly growing business aviation market with good infrastructure and potential for growth. Istanbul has three airports of entry (AOE), Istanbul Airport (LTFM), Ataturk Airport (LTBA) , and Sabiha Gokcen (LTFJ).

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Balearic Islands Spain Peak Season: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

The Balearic Islands are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, particularly during the summer peak season. Post-pandemic, the Balearic Islands are seeing record-setting volumes of international business jet arrivals. In 2022, the Balearic Islands had more than 13 million visitors, most of whom are coming from outside Spain.

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Barcelona, Spain: 2024 Business aviation destination guide

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For more detailed information on specific destinations and high-traffic events within Spain, please visit our articles on: Spain (country-level guide) Madrid Spanish Grand Prix Barcelona Mobile World Congress Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain and has become even more popular as a business and tourism destination over recent years. If you have a trip to this beautiful and culturally inspiring part of the world, it’s something to look forward to.

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