Flight School & Pilot Training Resources

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How To Choose a Commercial Pilot Program in 2026

Choosing a commercial pilot training program is one of the most consequential decisions you will make if you want a...

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...

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...

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...

529 Plan for Flight Training: Use 529 funds for Flight School

Yes, you can use your 529 savings plan to become a pilot with Flex Air! We're here to walk you through every step.

SAN: The Busiest Single Runway Airport in the US, A San Diego Airport History

San Diego International Airport stands as a testament to American innovation in aviation. As the busiest single-runway...

Flying Aces: The Famous Fighter Pilots of World War II

The Second World War was a global conflict that saw the rise of some of the most skilled pilots in the history of...

Pilot's Guide to Aviation V-Speeds:  Vx, Vy, Va, Vs, Vfe, Vmc, Vno, Vne

What Are V-Speeds and Why Are They Important? V-speeds are standard terms used to define airspeeds that are critical...