If you've ever looked up at a plane or helicopter in the sky, you've probably asked yourself, "now how does THAT work?" The simple answer? Lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Understanding these four forces can be as easy or as complicated as you make it. Let's start simple: ▪ Lift: The wings or rotors pushing air downward, causing the aircraft to move upward ▪Works opposite of Weight ▪ Weight: The force of the weight of the aircraft itself, the pilot, fuel, equipment, and

The drone industry is taking off...literally. Farmers use them to check crops, first responders use them for search and rescue, photographers, roof inspectors, construction companies and more all use drones to get the job done faster and safer! What is part 107? It is the FAA certification that allows you to fly drones commercially "Commercially"- you can legally make money with your drone Am I eligible? If you're a first time pilot, you must: Be at least 16 years old Be able

Before each flight, pilots carefully inspect the aircraft top to bottom, but oftentimes forget one of the most important parts, themselves! The "IMSAFE" checklist was created to be a simple tool for pilots to self-evaluate before each flight. Each letter represents a physical, mental, and/or emotional factor that could make a pilot unsafe. I: Illness It's simple, if you have any symptoms, don't fly! Even minor illnesses can seriously impact pilot performance and health M: Med

A vital, and required part of a pilots preflight is checking the weather. To ensure a full understanding of current conditions, pilots...