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Becoming A Flight Instructor In NZ

Nov 24, 2024

For some pilots, becoming a flight instructor is a career choice, but it can also be a convenient stepping stone to future employment in the aviation industry. Working as a flight instructor is popular for aspiring pilots as it allows you to build up your hours and skills in a budget-friendly way. Learning about the… (read more)

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What Causes Turbulence?

Sep 18, 2024

Listed as one of the leading causes of in-flight injuries to crew and passengers according to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority, turbulence is a complex phenomenon present in various aspects of nature but is most commonly encountered by people during air travel. For those who find themselves a little anxious about aircraft turbulence, let’s explore… (read more)

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Aircraft Flight Instruments Explained

Jul 20, 2024

As part of their flight training, all pilots must learn how to understand and interpret aircraft instruments in order to safely operate their aeroplanes. Aircraft instruments are vital to the safe operation of any aircraft, ultimately helping the pilot maintain control while identifying any potential issues at a glance. Understanding the way these instruments work… (read more)

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What Do Student Pilots Do During Flight Training?

May 20, 2024

Learning to fly involves studying and developing a range of skills, including understanding the mechanics of an aircraft, the weather, the clouds, radio use, and the rules and regulations set by local authorities. You’ll learn how to control an aircraft in straight and level flight, take-offs and landings and how to recover from a stall… (read more)

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2024 The Best Time To Launch Your Aviation Career

Mar 22, 2024

For those aspiring to become professional pilots, 2024 is rapidly emerging as the best time ever to launch your aviation career. Demand for pilots is soaring worldwide, with aviation companies rapidly returning to profitability after the long COVID years and desperately seeking qualified, experienced staff. If you’ve always dreamt of spreading your wings with an… (read more)

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How AI Is Transforming The Aviation Industry

Jan 28, 2024

Set to revolutionise the aviation industry as we know it, artificial intelligence (AI) has been sweeping the world, wowing us with its tremendously untapped potential. With the help of artificial intelligence, aviators are investigating new ways to increase efficiency, optimise workloads and, most importantly, enhance safety! How Is AI Used In The Aviation Industry? AI… (read more)

Top 10 Aviation Career Preparation Tips

Nov 21, 2023

Building a successful career in the aviation industry requires more than just building knowledge. It requires hard work, dedication and preparation to ensure you are ready for the high demands of the job. To help you get ahead in your aviation career preparation, here are 10 tips to get you started. 1. Make Yourself Known… (read more)

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10 Best Things About Becoming An Airline Pilot

Sep 18, 2023

Ever dreamed of becoming an airline pilot? What is it about being a pilot that causes people to strive to build a career in the aviation industry? Is it being in command of large, powerful aircraft, travelling the world for free, or the rewarding responsibility of transporting passengers safely to their destinations? Whatever the reason… (read more)

The Role Of Technology In The Future Of Pilot Training

Jul 25, 2023

The aviation industry has long relied upon highly specialised skills, technical and mechanical applications and critical calculations in which technology has played a key role. The use and development of new aviation technology has gradually progressed over time to the point where it has now become an absolute necessity, both within aircraft operation and the… (read more)

14 Study Tips For Aviation Students

May 25, 2023

Becoming a pilot is not just about learning to fly an aircraft, it involves studying the theory behind the principles of flight, navigation, meteorology and much more! In order to qualify for your pilot license, you must study and pass all of the theory components of your pilot training, whether it be a PPL, CPL… (read more)