Flight School & Pilot Training Resources

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Why There Can Be a Pilot Shortage Even When CFI Hiring Slows Down

What is going on with airline hiring? A supply-chain look at the pilot pipeline — written for the instructor watching...

Using VR&E for Flight School: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Veteran Owned, Veteran Operated Our Mission: Be the best flight school for veterans. At Flex Air Flight School, y ou...

Part 61 vs Part 141: Hour Requirements, Real Costs, and How to Choose

Part 61 and Part 141 lead to the exact same pilot certificates. The practical difference comes down to 3 things —...

Is 40 Too Old to Become an Airline Pilot? Timeline, Cost, Get Hired

Am I too old to become an airline pilot? Absolutely not. 40 is not too old to become an airline pilot. You can start...

529 Flight Training Cash Flow: How to Avoid Mistakes

Planning cash flow for 529-funded flight training is the difference between a smooth climb and an avoidable stall in...

Why Consistency Beats talent in Aviation

While natural talent may help a pilot start, it is consistency that builds real skill, safety, and trust. Aviation...

What is Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)?

Aeronautical Decision Making, often called ADM, is one of the most important skills a student pilot develops during...

Circling Approaches

Circling Approaches: The Art of Staying Flexible in Instrument Flying Among instrument pilots, few procedures inspire...

How to Use a 529 Plan for Flight Training (Tax‑Free)

Using a 529 plan for flight training is now one of the smartest, most tax-efficient ways to become a professional...

What Is the Private Pilot Checkride? A Complete Guide for Student Pilots

For every student pilot, the final milestone before earning a Private Pilot Certificate is the checkride. It is the FAA...

I own a flight school, so I applied for a Sallie Mae Flight Training Student Loan

Flex Air offers a number of Flight Training Financing options, but we are not part of the Sallie Mae program. We've...

How the Lima Flight App Helps Find Your Flight Instructor and Find Financing

Aspiring pilots face two major hurdles on the road to their first certificate: finding an instructor who matches their...