Category Archives: Aviation FAQ’s

In your opinion, what do you consider the worst general aviation plane made still seen today?

All different types of planes can be seen at every airport. Some people love certain planes for unknown reasons. I consider the Cessna 177 Cardinal to be one of the worst investments in a general aviation plane. Please share your opinions.

Is aircraft insurance really necessary if you own a private aircraft?

Tell me if I’m not making sense, but if you own a car, you need insurance. You have car insurance in case you get into an accident. When you get into an aircraft accident, the damage is either minor where you could afford it, or you are most likely dead and insurance wouldn’t matter to you. Am I crazy or does that make any sense?
Why spend the money?
I wouldn’t buy one without purchasing insurance just on principle, but this was just a thought that came to mind and I wanted some input.
How are people issued a pilot license if they are susceptible to forgetting the landing gear? This question will go to voters, but as I said, it was just a thought…

What are some good aviation schools?

Has anyone heard of National Pilot Academy? I just found it on the internet yesterday and it has locations in nevada, utah, and arizona. It teaches you in a faster pace so you can get your license sooner and they help you with everything like financial aid and finding an apartment and get you good airline jobs or any jobs in aviation. I was just wondering if anyone heard of them or ever went there, I would like your input on them.

What are some good aviation colleges in Florida or Puerto Rico?

Im looking for a aviation college that would help me build up flight time and help me get close to an ATP. Also one that can help me get an associates degree or bachelors. Please help.

How many fixed-wing aircraft does the Marine have?

How many aircraft does the Marine have in total?
I couldnt find this information on the web….

What is the best aviation university for future pilots?

I would like to know what is the best university in aviation for people who want to be future pilots, like myself. Thanks in advance to answer who answers

In the market for a digital camera to enhance my aviation photography hobby?

I am currently on the lookout for a new digital camera. I am a novice aviation photographer and am ready to upgrade. I am using a simple point and shoot right now but am looking into a SLR or similar. I have looked at many different cameras, but am leaning toward the olympus SP-550 camera. Has anyone used this camera or would recommend a different one. My price range is around $300-350. Thanks…

what is the smallest aircraft that can fly across the Atlantic ocean and how many miles can it go?

If anyone knows they can say so in nuatical miles or just miles
primarily non stop for travel from Tampa airport USA, to London or Ireland
Here’s why I am interested…
I was in london two weeks ago on vacation and I was flying out of Heathrow airport to head home THE DAY BEFORE the terror plot was to take action! Thank god it didn’t. I was so nervous and while I was in London after a tour I had gone on, I was walking back to my hotel and I came upon a major peace demonstration. It was wild.
If anyone can give me an idea (or if this is even possible) of something like the name of an aircraft or a website to look at it would be helpful. If there is 6 or 10 passanger (or whatever number in between) planes that anyone knows of let me know.

How could I possibly use a Computer Science degree to get a career in the Aviation field?

I would really like to become a pilot, or at least being regularly involved in a cockpit, but I don’t want to let my computer science degree go to waste, with grad school a possibility, is it possible to incorporate my CS degree with planes or aviation in general? If you think I should try grad school, what’s the best field of study to accomplish this?

Does a computer engineer play a important role in designing an aircraft ?

I have a great interest in computer and aircrafts, especially military aircrafts. I am planning to do computer engineering and be involved in the designing of military aircrafts (aircraft’s computer).
I need to know whether the US Air Force needs computer engineers and if yes, will a computer engineer be wearing uniform and do they have military ranks ?