Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
In this article, we will look at both methods as we discuss IFR vs. VFR flight. VFR is short for visual flight rules, meaning the pilot primarily controls and navigates the aircraft using outside visual references. IFR stands for instrument flight rules. There are fewer rules What you see is what you get.
CFI Academy
JUNE 13, 2025
Why Become a Certificated Flight Instructor? Many aspiring airline and corporate pilots become CFIs to accelerate their flight experience. Since most aviation jobs require hundreds to thousands of flight hours, instructing students is a highly effective and consistent way to accumulate those hours.
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Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Mid-Tier: Civilian The Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick replicates the sidestick found in modern Airbus airliners. The Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Boeing Edition is a 1-to-1 replica of a Boeing 787 airliner yoke. If you fly a lot of yoke-based airliners, the TCA Yoke is a great match. This joystick is similar to the Thrustmaster T.16000M
Pilot Institute
APRIL 4, 2025
It gives you the ability to fly in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Youll train how to rely on instruments instead of visual cues. Look up airline pilot positions at job posting sites; youll find that the average requirements are either thousands of flight hours or advanced ratings and certifications.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 30, 2025
An Instrument Rating is far more than a regulatory box to checkits one of the most empowering, safety-enhancing, and rewarding experiences youll have as a pilot. What Is an Instrument Rating? An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 23, 2025
Additional Ratings & Advanced Certifications Instrument Rating Adding an instrument rating allows you to fly in clouds, low visibility, and busy airspace under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). What is the full cost of training to become a commercial airline pilot?
Pilot Institute
APRIL 22, 2025
The requirement applies to private, commercial, and airline transport pilots, as well as flight engineers and navigators who fly internationally. Better yet, you can add ratings to your license, such as the instrument or multi-engine ratings. You also keep your piloting skills sharp by conducting flight lessons regularly.
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