As a student pilot, you'll need more than just a love of flying to succeed. You'll also need the right tools & gear to help you along the way. A logbook is essential for tracking your flight hours & progress. A good headset will help you hear your instructors clearly, and sunglasses will protect your eyes from the sun's glare. A flashlight can be handy for pre-flight checks, and a flight computer will help you with navigation & planning. Airman's Angle gets you started with your gear selection
An aviation headset is one of the most important investments a pilot can make. Not only do they improve communication with air traffic control and your fellow pilots, but they also help to reduce noise fatigue and protect your hearing. With so many different models and brands on the market,...
The name Rod Machado is well known in the pilot training industry. Pilot, flight instructor, and author, Rod Machado is an Airline Transport rated pilot with all fixed wing-flight powered instructor ratings. He started instructing student pilots full time in 1973 and has taught hundreds of grounds schools and aviation...
Congratulations on your decision to pursue your pilot certificate! As you begin your training, you will see or hear about a lot of really cool items that could be included in your flight bag. But how do you decide on the “need to have” versus the “nice to have”? Well,...