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Getting StartedFeatured

How to Become a Pilot: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

Everything you need to know about becoming a licensed pilot — from medical certificates to your first airline job. Covers EASA, FAA, and all major aviation authorities.

14 min read15 January 2025
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EASA

EASA PPL Requirements: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Complete guide to EASA Private Pilot Licence requirements — minimum hours, theory subjects, medical requirements, skill test, and how to choose a flight school.

10 minFeb 2025
Cessna 172 flying over the American Southwest desert on a training flight
FAA

FAA Private Pilot Certificate Requirements: The Complete 2025 Guide

Everything you need to know about the FAA Private Pilot Certificate — flight hours, written test, checkride, medical requirements, and how it compares to EASA.

9 minFeb 2025
First officer in a glass cockpit on an IFR flight
EASA

Frozen ATPL Explained: What It Is and How to Get One

What is a frozen ATPL, how is it different from a full ATPL, and what are the steps to get one under EASA? Complete guide for aspiring airline pilots.

8 minMar 2025
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Career

Pilot Salary Guide 2025: How Much Do Airline Pilots Earn?

Complete guide to pilot salaries worldwide — first officer pay, captain pay, regional vs mainline airlines, low-cost vs legacy carriers, and how salaries progress throughout a career.

11 minMar 2025
Group of airline cadets in uniform standing in front of a commercial aircraft
Career

Airline Cadet Programs 2025: The Complete Guide to Sponsored Pilot Training

How airline cadet programs work, which airlines offer them, what they pay, selection process, and whether they are worth it compared to self-funded training.

10 minApr 2025
Full flight simulator on hydraulic legs in a modern aviation training centre
Career

Type Rating Cost Guide 2025: How Much Does a B737 or A320 Type Rating Cost?

Full breakdown of airline type rating costs — B737, A320, ATR72, and more. What is included, who pays, and how to fund your type rating.

9 minApr 2025
Best countries for pilot training — where to get a PPL or ATPL
Training

Best Countries for Pilot Training in 2025: Where to Get Your PPL or ATPL

A data-driven comparison of the best countries for flight training — cost, weather, regulatory ease, aircraft availability, and career prospects. USA, Europe, Australia, South Africa, and more.

14 minMay 2025
How long does ATPL take — integrated vs modular ATPL timeline
Training

How Long Does an ATPL Take? Integrated vs Modular Timeline Compared

Complete timeline breakdown for ATPL training — integrated (18–24 months) vs modular (2–5 years). What affects duration, and how to choose the right route for you.

11 minMay 2025