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Choosing Your Path: Different Types of Pilot Licenses

A pilot license, also known as a pilot certificate, is an official document issued by aviation authorities that grants an individual the legal authority to operate aircraft. It signifies that the[…]
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Private vs. Commercial Pilots: Salary, Duties, and Job Differences

Aspiring pilots have one thing in common, passion for flight. Becoming a pilot can be a promising and fulfilling career path for those with a passion for aviation and the desire to fly. However, when[…]

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How many flight hours do you need to solo? - HAA

Whether you’re excited or nervous about your first solo, there comes a time in flight training that requires sole occupancy of the aircraft for the very first time. Whether it takes 20 hours or 30[…]

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Women in Aviation: Past, Present and Future

If you were to board a plane three decades ago, more times than not your pilot would have been male. Today, there is a higher chance that at least one of your pilots or even the captain will be a[…]

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Why Women Should Pursue Their Pilot Career?

If you find yourself pondering the question, ‘Can a woman be a pilot?’, I have compiled a list of reasons why women should pursue their pilot careers and break all the stereotypes around it.

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Pilot License Types and What They Mean

Pilot licenses, or more correctly titled certifications, are issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pilots who have completed the required flight and ground hours for a rating as well[…]

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Skills Needed To Be a Helicopter Pilot

What special skills does a helicopter pilot need?Just like job requirements that help ensure applicants are a good fit for the position, there are special skills required in order to become a[…]

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How To Become A Helicopter Pilot: A Complete Guide

Are you ready to consider a career as a commercial helicopter pilot? This is a career path many people ponder but often consider it too difficult to achieve. The first question our admissions team[…]

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How Long Does Helicopter Pilot Training Take?

So, you’ve decided you’re interested in a helicopter career. Like you, prospective helicopter pilots from around the world took interest in Hillsboro Heli Academy and chose us to help them pursue[…]

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Helicopter Pilot Training School

The path to becoming a professional helicopter pilot is a mystery to many people so let me break it down for you and answer some of our most frequently asked questions about helicopter flight[…]

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