Many people dream of owning their own plane. The idea has an air about it, one of freedom, extravagance, and prestige, after all many of the world’s wealthiest people own their own planes. Of course, this begs the question, can the average person own a plane or is merely a luxury afforded only by the wealthy. Let’s explore the facts and discover the real cost of owning your own airplane. Counting the Costs Like everything, costs are involved in owning …

The holidays will likely look a bit different this year in Florida and across the country given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Holiday traditions involving big gatherings of family and friends will be more complicated and in some places, prohibited. The goal of federal, state, and local guidelines, many recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are designed to keep everyone as safe as possible while still enjoying the holidays. It all begins with considering the risk for …

Brevard County, Florida, better known as the Space Coast, is home to the Airlink Flight School, but also so much more. With 72 miles of pristine beaches, Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral, and nearly perfect weather year-round, Brevard County is the perfect place to enjoy during your enrollment in flight school. Let’s explore some of the top attractions the region has to offer! Cocoa Beach and The Cocoa Beach Pier Cocoa Beach is world renowned as one of the country’s most …

Let’s explore the lighter side of aviation today with some little know aviation facts. If you are like most, when you are boarding your flight or are enjoying your above the clouds point of view in flight, your mind wanders to questions about the aircraft, the pilot, and just flying in general. You likely have some questions, so today, the professionals at AirLink are sharing some little-known aviation facts. If you are among the 80 percent who have aerophobia (fear …

As a private pilot or as a student studying for your private pilot’s license, you may be wondering about getting your instrument rating. Earning your instrument rating offers you a number of benefits including allowing you to fly during low visibility conditions causes by weather and other factors, including heavy cloud cover. Obtaining your instrument rating can help you be a safer pilot and keep you in the air rather than on the ground when you want to fly, and …