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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

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Duration of Training: CPL training generally takes around 6 to 12 months to complete, depending on the student’s ability to log flight hours and other factors like weather or availability. Students must complete at least 250 flight hours, including cross-country flights, night flights, and time spent as pilot-in-command.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

Pilot Institute

All flight controls are actuated electronically, and theres no physical link between the control sidesticks in the cockpit and the flight surfaces. The electronic actuation is governed by a flight computer, which is able to move the ailerons very precisely.

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