Depending on what education you pursue to earn a pilot’s license, the timeline can vary. You can attend a flight school, such as our FLT aviation school located in Utah, or earn a Bachelor of Science degree in an aviation or professional pilot field as part of your pilot’s education. Let’s break down how long…

Travel Weekly recently reported that due to early retirement incentives offered in 2020, the supply of pilots could no longer meet demand. So, what does that mean for 2022?  As more people return to the skies for travel, the demand for pilots has increased. Commercial airlines predict they’ll have pre-pandemic flight schedules in 2022 and…

Like any career move, the decision to enroll in flight school isn’t one to be taken lightly. Each student must be entirely committed and all-in from day one. Whether or not the program is accelerated proper attention needs to be paid during every moment of instruction. In order to encourage greater success while instilling confidence…

Turns out fear of flying has a name, aviophobia, and affects up to 1 in 20 people in the country. Given that the average commercial flight carries no less than 39 passengers, one could expect about two passengers per flight to be experiencing crippling anxiety while in the air. The role of a commercial pilot…

In 1776, the U.S. Constitution was ratified and our nation was officially born. At that time, the population of our country was around 2.5 million. Many would be surprised to know that currently, the U.S. sends over 2.6 million passengers into the sky on one of over 40,000 flights, every single day. More people are…

When children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, firefighters, astronauts, athletes, and pilots are usually among the most popular answers. When the first pair of walkie-talkies is gifted, parents often begin hearing mumblings of aviation language around the house, with words such as ‘roger’, ‘copy’, or ‘over and out’. As…

The ability to fly aircraft has been a venerated skill since the first plane was invented in 1903. After the first functional planes emerged, flight technology was quickly improved, aiding worldwide military efforts and creating the industry of commercial air travel. Now, possessing a pilot’s license can open a number of gainful doors for aircraft…

Operating an aircraft is a large responsibility that carries tremendous benefits, as well as substantial risks if taken lightly. There are lives involved in every flight which means safety must always come first. FLT Academy consistently demonstrates excellence in safety by adhering to the following strategies. Meeting FAA Safety Requirements The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…