The Pre-Flight Briefing - Pilot Shop Blog

Are you ready for icy conditions? Winter can bring some unique challenges, but not to worry, we've got you covered. Always make sure to research local regulations and seek advice from seasoned winter travelers before taking off on your journey. Take a look at these helpful tips before you head out into the frosty air.

Who else has struggled with finding the perfect aviation headset? Personally, I've tried out numerous options over the years - from ASA to a Kore headset purchased on Amazon, and even a David Clark headset. But let me tell you, it was a real struggle to find the ideal fit.

That is, until I discovered the Bose A30 aviation headset. After years of searching and testing, I can confidently say that this is the only headset I will ever use. Want to know why? Read on.

Flying for fun is great, but would it not be a wonderful feeling for both you and your pocketbook if you could get paid to do what you love? A commercial pilot certificate is the ticket to being eligible to fly for hire.

We all know the drill. Once the doors close on a commercial airline flight, all passengers are asked to place their portable electronic devices into airplane mode. The flight attendants then come through and extend a personal invitation to any stragglers who are still trying to sneak in that last second call or message.

Was that an “m” or an “n?” Even today most of us have experienced the frustration of trying to communicate the spelling of our name, a street name, or other information over the phone only to have the other party not understand it. Now imagine living back in the early days of telephone when the connection was not remotely as good and the audio nowhere near as crisp as it is today.

Airplane deicing is an important procedure that must be done during winter weather conditions to safeguard your aircraft’s performance. A buildup of ice, snow, frost, or other contaminants, especially on critical areas like the wings and horizontal and vertical stabilizers is dangerous.

As technology continues to advance, all aspects of flying become easier. Gone are the days when you couldn’t see the latest up to date weather report in real-time or had to use paper charts. Now, you have all of the information you need to fly safely on an iPad.

Think about this for a moment: who taught the first pilots how to fly? “Ground school” for the Wright brothers may have consisted of studying available information from balloon pilots and other sources, then extrapolating their best theories on how that would apply to fixed wing flight. Their “flight training” was a self-taught process of testing theories and learning from failures.

Are you a brand-new student pilot? Congratulations! As you count down to the first day of class, you’re probably wondering, “how do I prepare for pilot training?” and “what supplies are needed for flight school?”

The aircraft that was chosen to run two of the most pivotal missions of World War II flew higher, faster, and further while carrying a heavier payload than any other bomber. These planes were designed to be just what the U.S. military needed to succeed in the Pacific Theater. Meet the WWII game changer – the B-29 bomber otherwise known as the Superfortress.

At PilotMall.com, we believe in providing our customers with a wide range of options when it comes to headsets. In this blog post, we will be discussing passive headset models and their unique features.

For those unfamiliar with aviation headsets, there are two main types: Passive Headsets and ANR Headsets. The latter refers to headsets that utilize active noise reduction technology. However, in this post, we will solely focus on the benefits of passive headsets.

We’ve covered the largest aircraft, smallest aircraft, most produced aircraft, and most affordable aircraft. Now it’s time to talk about the fastest plane in the world.

For this post, we’ve rounded up a list of the 10 fastest planes plus details about an 11th whose release is highly anticipated.