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Making the Career Change to an Airline Pilot

Coast Flight

There is no right time or age to begin a career in aviation. “I’m 10 years into my career, but this is something I’ve always dreamed of pursuing” – These are often the words of potential students, those who have put aside their true passions for a career that may have seemed more practical at the time. Understandably, they are scared to make such a monumental change and usually feel alone in it.

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Transitioning to Unfamiliar Airframes

Northstar VFR

By Gustin Robinson, CFI-I As a pilot you will, more likely than not, fly other aircraft besides the flight school’s rental Cessna 172. If your finances allow it, you might even want to purchase your own airplane, with personal access to the skies in your grasp. Or maybe a friend needs your help to get IFR current. No matter how you slice it, all aircraft feel and behave differently, even between different models of the 172.

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Getting the Word Out About EAA Chapter 931

Inspire

Over the past few years, EAA Chapter 931 has developed a strong relationship with local news outlets. I’m proud to say this has been done with a very small chapter of just 30 members. The post Getting the Word Out About EAA Chapter 931 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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The Most Jawdropping Resume This Week

CockPit Conversation

Apparently the time when I build up the most blogging manifold pressure is when we're interviewing and training. Because here I am again, with a story I can't not share. It's the worst resume format I have ever seen. The resume content itself is, I suppose, not that bad. It conforms to a new trend I am seeing where a pilot with no experience cites their flight training as if it were employment.

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Bridging the Gap

Coast Flight

Most students are aware of the intensive training that is required to become an airline pilot. However, as mentioned in an earlier blog that outlines different ways to time-build, the process of getting to the airlines can be quite a gray area for people and is often misunderstood. Here, we will discuss the bridge programs offered by our five regional airline partners to help students build their connections with the airlines while also building their hours!

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EAA’s The Green Dot — Corsair: Korean War Heroism

Inspire

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Ben Page, EAA Aviation Museum curator, to speak about the museum’s new exhibit, Corsair: Korean War Heroism. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Corsair: Korean War Heroism first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Normal Takeoff

Inspire

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the many factors to consider during any “normal takeoff.” The post Normal Takeoff first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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From Young Eagle to the Air Force

Inspire

One former Young Eagle’s journey from his first flight to the Air Force Academy The post From Young Eagle to the Air Force first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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