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A-TOMATO-FLAMES and FLAPS Explained

Flex Air ChartersAircraft, Education

A-TOMATO-FLAMES and FLAPS are acronyms used to help pilots remember the required equipment items that need to be functioning before takeoff. Each letter stands for a different item, and pilots go through the acronym before every takeoff to ensure that …

8 Celebrities That Double As Pilots

Flex Air ChartersCelebrities, Travel

Obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL) Per the requirements set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration, to obtain a private pilot license, the following is an idea of what’s required: A minimum of 40 hours in the airplane: 20 hours …