Flying any kind of an aircraft is a tremendous responsibility. There is a lot stake in terms of safety. Apart from the pilots’ life there are passengers in the equation, beneath the plane there could be residential homes, malls, schools or a hospital. As a pilot, one is supposed to be sharp and skilled. One […]

Airports vary in complexity, from small grass or sod strips to major terminals with paved runways and taxiways. Regardless of the type of airport, a pilot must know and abide by the rules and general operating procedures applicable to the airport being used. Air traffic control tower (ATCT) is located at every airport ensures the […]

Private pilot certificates (otherwise called private pilot licenses) have been adjudged the most sought-after pilot certificate for decades because it opens many opportunities. Under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in the United States, you need to acquire a Private Pilot License (PPL) which will allow you to fly different kinds of aircraft and carry passengers […]

Have you always been seriously passionate about flying? Becoming a privately licensed pilot might just be what you desire. So, who is a private pilot? It is a trained and certified holder of a private pilot license. A qualified private pilot is allowed to fly small aircraft non-commercially for personal or recreational purposes. This license […]

Introduction Piper J-3 Cub was developed around 1937 and 1947 by the American company Piper Aircraft. It is a low-speed aircraft with a short-field performance, which is mainly due to its simple and lightweight design. Its popularity was mainly due to its affordability and simplicity. Although it serves as a passenger plane, Piper J-3 Cub […]