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Introduction
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to Fly is a new section
of Pilotage.com
and will be growing.The areas in Italics are underconstruction
and unclickable. Please check back frequently for new and updated
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Articles
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is useful information here for the professional pilot as well
as the new student. These articles tell you what to expect during
all levels of pilot training. We provide the information necessary
for a prospective student to make an informed decision. Informational
articles as well as safety tips are provided by the FAA. |
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Colleges
& Universities
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is a list of colleges and universities in the Southern California
area that provide aviation related programs covering everything
from Ground School to Flying Lessons to Cockpit Resource Management
to Aeronautical Engineering. |
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Scholarships
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There are organizations that offer scholarships specifically
to help you get your ratings!! Scholarships are offered by flying
clubs, aviation organizations, Uncle Sam, and other groups to
learn to fly, and acquire ratings and certificates. |
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Community Programs
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aviation programs, such as the Civil
Air Patrol, provide student and pilot alike an opportunity
to work with and learn from aviation professionals, polish their
aviation skills, and contribute to the community. |
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Flying Clubs
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| Flying
Clubs are a great way for a pilot to rent aircraft at a reasonable
rate. Clubs also offer the student an inexpensive way to learn
to fly with experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs).
Most clubs also have a social agenda with aviation related events
where you can meet other pilots and enjoy a little "hangar
flying".
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Flight Schools
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owned and commercial flight schools offer flying lessons and
aircraft rentals to student pilots as well as professional pilots.
FAA certified flight schools operate according to FAA guidelines.
These schools often can help the student obtain financial aid,
and help with employment following graduation. Many schools
can help international students in obtaining student visas. |
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Ground Schools
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School is where you are taught the essential 'book learning'
that is equired to fly an aircraft. This includes the principals
of flight, aircraft systems, meteorology, navigation, physiology,
and making safe decisions. A written test is required as part
of the FAA examination process. Sample questions are available
online at Kip's
Test Page. |
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Links
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internet is a wealth of information for the aviator and aviatrix
- the commercial pilot and the student pilot alike. Here we
provide links to weather, maps, photos, schools, aviation related
databases, government info, and other online organizations. |
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Books
and Supplies
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| PilotAge
hosts an online pilot shop, The
Airport Shoppe, where you can order the books, supplies,
and aviation equipment you will need in your high flying career.
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