Specialization has long been important in the field of aviation, particularly when it comes to how aircraft are used. For example, although helicopters like the Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk are both ...

Eva Lucas started her formal pilot training at 19 and got her commercial license at 21. Lucas, now 23, is a private pilot flying a Gulfstream jet across the world. She says the money is good and she's ...

Learning to fly takes several months, costs $6,000-$10,000, and requires a medical certificate (though alternatives exist). Training can occur under Part 61 (more flexible) or Part 141 (more ...

"Gouges," or profiles of DPEs' check ride tendencies, can help applicants prepare for specific DPE quirks but risk teaching the test rather than comprehensive flying skills. Many applicants struggle ...

Military pilot training has been in significant turmoil, amid historical delays for the country’s fast jet fleet.