Choosing Your Path: Different Types of Pilot Licenses
By Natasha Rotaru
May
31,
2023 |
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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
By Natasha Rotaru
March
02,
2023 |
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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[…]
How many flight hours do you need to solo? - HAA
By Natasha Rotaru
August
30,
2022 |
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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[…]
Women in Aviation: Past, Present and Future
By Natasha Rotaru
June
28,
2022 |
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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[…]
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.
Pilot License Types and What They Mean
By Amy Smith
April
19,
2022 |
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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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]