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Do You Need a College Degree For a Pilot to Work For a Major Airline?

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Do I need to go to College? If you are plotting out your aviation career, you should think about it as a strategy. That may sound funny, but hiring trends in the airline industry are cyclical and follow a pattern. There are times when airlines are desperate to hire pilots and others where you have to pretty much a lunar landing to get a look. So, as a college graduate myself, let me guide you into making a decision that is right for you.

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Cuba Sanctions 2023: Business Aviation Destination Guide

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Please note that this article and the materials available herein are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice before operating to Cuba. The U.S. Department of Commerce through its Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) have issued updated U.S. sanctions rules applicable to Cuba , published in the Federal Regis

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Something Fishy Arrives to Seattle on Alaska Airlines

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I recently had the opportunity to welcome some VIP fish from Alaska to the lower 48. Did I enjoy the experience because of the Copper River salmon? Yes, it was quite entertaining seeing all the people wanting to kiss a 34 pounder at 8am in the morning (I typically don’t kiss fish before noon). For me it was more about having an excuse to get back on the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and hang out with Alaska Cargo up close and personal.

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Wheels On the Ground in Texas, Wings in the Air Everywhere Else

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Dave Tillema, EAA 465598, drives a school bus for fun. He also flies a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, and two students that ride his bus recently wrote a story about one of his flying adventures. The post Wheels On the Ground in Texas, Wings in the Air Everywhere Else first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Airspeed Junkie Flight School Program Free Gift Giveaway

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Airspeedjunkie is kicking off their new rewards program for Flight schools. This is a new program in beta test that will reward new pilots that get a new rating. How it works First this rewards program is for any pilot that gets a new rating or certificate. Airspeed Junkie will partner with your flight school and send you an aviation achievement plaque free of charge for your accomplishment.

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Art Basel Switzerland 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide

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Art Basel is one of the world’s premier modern and contemporary art shows and is held annually in Basel, Hong Kong, and Miami Beach. This year’s show in Basel, Switzerland will be held June 15-18, 2023. As usual, this event brings in above-average congestion for both local traffic as well as aircraft movements. General aviation (GA) operators planning flights to this event should expect limited overnight aircraft parking availability, limited hotels, and other congestion issues durin

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Propeller Adjustments

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse provides some tips for installing the propeller on your aircraft. The post Propeller Adjustments first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Fundamentally Fun

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA vice president Rick Larsen looks back at his Quicksilver days. The post Fundamentally Fun first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Economic Sanctions – 2023 Business Aviation Guide

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In the world of global business aviation, understanding economic sanctions regulations (both comprehensive and targeted) is vital in reducing an operators’ exposure to significant fines and potential criminal penalties. This article is meant to give the reader an overview of what the sanctions are, who administers them, who must comply, and some of the risks associated with violating the regulations.

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