A new challenge arises for the Aviation industry as Canadian training and simulator provider CAE, is forecasting that in the next decade, the demand for new pilots will balloon to 264,000. Factors like age-based retirement and fleet growth are fundamental factors that influenced pilot demand pre-COVID19 outbreak and continue to contribute to the current shortage.…
The global pandemic has undeniably crippled the aviation industry. It is still unknown when airlines can resume flying more normally and frequently, but we can see that the industry is slowly getting back on its feet. However, airlines continue to face a critical dilemma of whether they should furlough pilots or keep them on staff.…
Most of us have had to bid goodbye to our highly awaited summer travel plans with a heavy heart due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The global pandemic that has disrupted the world and has noticeably impacted the travel sector. Once crowded airports now resemble a ghost town and many planes have been flying mostly empty.…
Aspiring pilots need to realize that the road to a pilot career is not an easy one to overcome. It involves lots of studying to gain the proper knowledge to fly an aircraft, rigorous practice to develop and enhance flight skills, and determination to power through, especially during tough times (and there will be plenty…
A student pilot’s first solo flight is a much-awaited milestone that can bring a variety of emotions like excitement, nervousness, and stress. But reaching this point is a groundbreaking moment to be proud of because finishing your first solo flight is already a huge accomplishment in one’s aviation career. But what should one expect during…
The funny thing about traveling is that most people dream about flying off to places like Paris or New York where your pocket money (unless you’re a millionaire!) won’t go very far. Meanwhile, if you travel to Southeast Asia, you could spend weeks, months, even years moving from one country to another where you could…
“Flying is more than a sport and more than a job; flying is pure passion and desire, which fills a lifetime.” – General Adolf Galland Becoming a pilot is more than just flying to see the skies and travel the world. No, aspiring to be a pilot entails grit, discipline, and passion, among other things.…
Before anything else, you will need to determine what your long-term aviation goals are. This is because once you have decided on your goals, you will be able to know what type of pilot courses to look for or what type of trainings you’ll need.
