Flight School & Pilot Training Resources
Aviation news, tools and tips on how to become a pilot, build a career in aviation and make the most of VA benefits for flight school.
- Paul Wynns
- August 18, 2026
Choosing a commercial pilot training program is one of the most consequential decisions you will make if you want a...
- Paul Wynns
- August 12, 2026
What is going on with airline hiring? A supply-chain look at the pilot pipeline — written for the instructor watching...
- Paul Wynns
- August 12, 2026
Part 61 and Part 141 lead to the exact same pilot certificates. The practical difference comes down to 3 things —...
- Paul Wynns
- August 12, 2026
Am I too old to become an airline pilot? Absolutely not. 40 is not too old to become an airline pilot. You can start...
- Eddie Erdmann
- January 30, 2026
While natural talent may help a pilot start, it is consistency that builds real skill, safety, and trust. Aviation...
- Charles Palmer
- January 23, 2026
Circling Approaches: The Art of Staying Flexible in Instrument Flying Among instrument pilots, few procedures inspire...
- Charles Palmer
- December 11, 2025
For every student pilot, the final milestone before earning a Private Pilot Certificate is the checkride. It is the FAA...
- Paul Wynns
- December 7, 2025
Flex Air offers a number of Flight Training Financing options, but we are not part of the Sallie Mae program. We've...
- Eddie Erdmann
- September 18, 2025
By Eddie Erdmann – Executive Director of Business Development, Flex Air
- Charles Palmer
- September 9, 2025
What is a PIC? A brief discussion about definitions, responsibilities, and logging Knowing who the PIC is on any flight...
- Charles Palmer
- August 13, 2025
How the "One Big Beautiful Bill" helps students finance flight training H. R. 1, signed into law on July 4th, 2025 is a...
- Paul Wynns
- June 4, 2024
Embarking on the path to becoming a pilot is an exhilarating decision that opens up endless possibilities. Whether...
