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Do You Need a College Degree to Become an Airline Pilot?

No, not from the FAA, and not from any U.S. airline. A degree changes exactly one thing, and only at certain schools....

Why Commercial Pilot Training Is Hard to Finish

Key Takeaways: Financial uncertainty, not the sticker price alone, is one of the top reasons students leave flight...

Part-Time Commercial Pilot Training in the US: 2026 Guide

What Is Part-Time Commercial Pilot Training? Part-time commercial pilot training is flight instruction designed to fit...

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...

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...

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...

Circling Approaches

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

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...