• The Complete Guide to Getting Your FAA Flight Medical Certificate

    The Complete Guide to Getting Your FAA Flight Medical Certificate

    The FAA ensures pilots are safe to operate aircraft by requiring them to maintain a valid medical certificate.  A medical certificate may only be obtained by visiting an AME (Aviation Medical Examiner). AMEs are doctors specifically authorized by the FAA to issue flight medicals.  The medical is one of the documents you must carry on…

  • Iowa Flight School – The Best Choice

    Iowa Flight School – The Best Choice

    Embarking on the journey of flight training is an exhilarating endeavor, and Iowa stands as a unique and picturesque backdrop for aspiring aviators. Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Iowa offers distinctive advantages for those seeking to earn their wings. US Flight Co is an Iowa flight school that makes your training extra special.…

  • How Long Does It Take to Become an Airline Pilot?

    How Long Does It Take to Become an Airline Pilot?

    If you are like many of our students and considering a career change to become an airline pilot, you probably are asking yourself  “how long will it take?” This question isn’t the easiest question to answer as there are so many variables, but we are going to cover it in detail and discuss those variables. …

  • How Long Does It Take to Get Your Pilot’s License?

    How Long Does It Take to Get Your Pilot’s License?

    If you are considering beginning flight training you may be wondering, how long is this going to take? As people seem to be even more busy trying to juggle everything life throws at them, trying to carve out the time to learn to fly can be a serious challenge. There are several variables that will…

  • 6 Ways You Can Get Paid to Fly as a Private Pilot

    6 Ways You Can Get Paid to Fly as a Private Pilot

    You can do more than most people believe with nothing but a Private Pilot Certificate. The general consensus is that you cannot be paid to fly unless you hold a commercial pilot license. While this is mostly true there are several scenarios in which you can be compensated to fly with only a private pilot…