Get a Taste of Flight in the Redbird FMX

Get a Taste of Flight in the Redbird FMX

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If you are looking for a bit of adventure, are considering flight school, or are already enrolled, Airlink Flight School would like to introduce the Redbird FMX flight simulator experience. For a small fee, you can get a taste of flight aboard the state-of-the-art simulator configured for a Cessna 172 SP Steam and G1000, Piper Archer PA28, and a Dutchess Twin BE76. Designed with a three-axis electric motion platform you will experience the unmatched feedback in roll (40 percent roll …

Take the First Step – Part 61 The Private Pilot Program

Take the First Step – Part 61 The Private Pilot Program

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When you are ready to take the initial step toward earning your pilot’s certificate or rating, then Part 61 – The Private Pilot Program at Airlink Flight School is the place to begin. To familiarize you with the terms, Part 61 and Part 141 are part of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), the regulators of all U.S. aviation activity. Each section describes the requirements and regulations needed for you to get your pilot’s certificate or rating, including the details of …

The Value of Learning to Fly

The Value of Learning to Fly

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If you are wondering what it would be like to learn to fly, considering all the benefits might help you take the final step toward your dream. Learning to fly is challenging, requiring not only your time but also commitment. Yet, the rewards are limitless and far surpass the benefits of which you are already aware like saving time and enhancing productivity. Whether you long to fly to fulfill your career aspirations or simply dream of flying for the love …

How to Become a Commercial Pilot

How to Become a Commercial Pilot

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Commercial pilots fly for commercial airlines, but can also fly charter flights, emergency aircraft, rescue flights, and more. As a commercial pilot you will learn not only to operate, control, and fly planes but also how to ensure the weight of the plane you are flying is balanced, communicate with air traffic controllers and other airport personnel, navigate, monitor gauges, and perform emergency procedures. Commercial pilots are required to have a minimum of 1,500 flight hours logged. To become a …

Choosing the Right Flight School

Choosing the Right Flight School

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If you have decided Flight School is the next step in your career, you are likely overwhelmed by all the options out there. Flight schools abound, but how do you choose the right one? It is a big decision, one that is vital to your future career success. Even if you’ve been researching prospective flight schools, it is hard to get the answers you need to make the right choice. Let’s explore five crucial issues to consider in choosing the …