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Congratulations to Marshall Murdock for his new job offer, flying Grand Canyon tours for Papillon! 

Marshall came to Upper Limit a few years ago as a student. Then became a helicopter instructor for +Upper Limit Aviation, Inc. and now is moving on to fly tours in the Grand Canyon!

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How New Technology to Help Pilots Fly Difficult Routes Is Creating New Jobs

The Future of Flying Is All About Eliminating Risk

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Well, pilots running offshore flying gigs down in the gulf have had their needs met with a pretty incredible new invention that promises to make flying these tough routes easier and safer.

The Kansas City Star reports that new software developed by Sikorsky is an automated helicopter guidance system designed to help pilots even in inclement weather and shrouded in total darkness.

That had always been the toughest part of the job. You're basically a tiny metal dot trying to land on another relatively tiny metal dot in the middle of the vast and unforgiving ocean. Now imagine doing that with virtually no light and flying into weather that, despite a pilot's best efforts to mitigate the risk and not fly into a storm, can be unpredictable to say the least.

The software is called Rig Approach, and it promises not only to save lives, but increase job growth.

The software was developed for a Lafayette, LA based operator named PHI Inc. and was the result of a five year effort that began when PHI asked Sikorsky to develop pilot software that would assist pilots in a range of challenging flying conditions.

Sikorsky's own chief researcher and development pilot, Ron Doeppner thoroughly tested every facet of the software himself in both a simulator environment and in a real helicopter setting.

The software works based on satellite data, eliminating many of the problems that go along with a lack of ground support to make many of these landings. This data allows the pilot to use Rig Approach to fly the helicopter until it is half a mile away and 200 feet above the sea, and it knows how to put the pilot in the sweet spot for an ideal approach every single time.

The Rig Approach software takes a lot of pressure off of the pilot to allow him to evaluate real time input like what's going on on the radio as well as weather conditions.

This software is just the latest in a series of evolutions undertaken in terms of how pilots in the oil and gas industry have made safety a priority. Safety allows pilots to do their jobs more effectively. The assurance of safety will allow for a greater number of flights, which will lead to job growth.

By combining the right training with the latest technology, helicopter pilots are helping to forge a future that pilots from even just twenty years ago could not have anticipated.

Upper Limit Aviation believes that today's pilots must be agile and safety-minded. We help prepare you to excel in just about any flight career imaginable, and those possibilities are growing every day. Call 1-855-HELIEDU to learn more.

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Has This 15 Year Old Shown Us A Picture of Helicopters From The Future?

Contest Victor's Prize Winning Design Is A Real Innovation

Try to envision a tractor-trailer rig that's powered by the sun and can be flown in either manned or unmanned modes.

A country-wide competition seeking futuristic helicopter designs from kids has been won by a 15 year old Collierville High School sophomore named Vance Hudson.

The Igor Sikorsky Youth Innovator Award comes with the prize of a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to the aviation corporation's main office in Connecticut. Hudson's award winning design and idea envision a future, specifically the year 2050, where a very light helicopter will be able to disassemble itself in order to deliver large payloads, leaving cargo components behind.

Sikorsky is a name that all in the helicopter aviation community associate with innovation. Igor Sikorsky, whose namesake company is an industry giant, headed a team that created the design for and flew the first truly viable American helicopter.

Helping the Helicopter Industry Embrace The Future

As the aviation industry evolves, we anticipate that we are entering a period of unprecedented innovation. The designs of the future may enable helicopters to play a vital role in emerging applications. Ours is an industry built by dreamers. The engineers who build helicopters often began drawing them as children. Our pilots have usually spent their whole lives wishing they could get in the cockpit before they ever step a foot inside one.

People always associate show business, rock 'n' roll and the entertainment world as the province of dreamers. But we know that pilots and engineers and mechanics and everybody else in our industry possesses the same imaginative qualities that have always fueled the growth of the American dream.

As the race to find qualified pilots to meet the demands of an increasingly diverse helicopter industry progresses, we have to take every effort we can to applaud and encourage the efforts undertaken by organizations such as the Igor Sikorsky company's award. They are truly paving the path for the dreamers of today to find their way into the helicopter aviation industry of tomorrow.

To learn more about aviation opportunities available to the helicopter dreamers of today, call Upper Limit Aviation at 1-855-HELIEDU.

Are You A Natural Airline Pilot?

Talk to enough airline pilots and sooner or later you're going to keep hearing variations of the same story. For those dipping their toes in the waters of flight training, well, you couldn't have picked a better time to do so! There's never been so much opportunity available for qualified pilots to find challenging, lifelong careers that pay well and offer you the chance to do what you love.

So what's it like being a commercial airline pilot, you may find yourself wondering.

Well, can you think back to the moment that you decided you wanted to become a commercial airline pilot? What was it? You'll find answers ranging from kids who flew with a family member who had served in the military as a pilot to kids who watched Top Gun so many times that the tape wore out, and everything in between. But each story is passionately intense. We don't know of anyone who just fell into becoming a pilot. This is a dream come true for most pilots. If that describes you then you're in the right line of work.

Daily Life For A Professional Airplane Pilot

A lot about your day can change depending upon your route, how many hours you'll be in the air. Your typical day might begin with a check of the weather and a quick look into who you'll be flying with for the day, and then you might get to the airport an hour or two early, do all your pre-flight routines, check the aircraft and meet with the crew before wheels up.

On a really good flight, a pilot should be nearly invisible. The only reason that a passenger usually has to think about the cabin is if the plane hits weather or turbulence. An ideal flight will just seem like a relaxing rest from point A to point B. Pilots know that traveling is stressful, so they do everything they can to make sure that your trip is as pleasant as possible. Many pilots say that the best part of their job is the simple satisfaction one feels when you get a person where they need to go.

The same things that bother passengers are the same things that cause stress for pilots. Delays and other disruptions are probably the worst part of the job. The best flights are the ones where you've got a plane full of happy passengers, and sometimes fate, weather and mechanical necessity can intervene on that front.

If there's any advice that most pilots would give to prospective pilots, from what we know, it would be to chase your dreams. If you know that this is the job for you, then by all means, the only cure the hunger is to do it. You know whether you really want to become a pilot not just by how badly you want to fly for a living, but by how lost you'd feel if you had to do anything else.

Now is the perfect time to become a professional airline pilot. To get started on fixed-wing flight training, call Upper Limit Aviation at 1-855-HELIEDU.

When All Of Your Passengers Are Boxes: Working For FedEx

Cargo Delivery is A Great Option For Future Minded Pilots

If you follow aviation online, you'll read a lot about the ongoing pilot shortage. We're guilty of contributing to the hype ourselves (if you want to call what some analysts predict is a projected global need for new pilots in the neighborhood of 466,000 by 2029 'hype'). But sometimes what you'll read about the shortage of qualified pilots can focus a little much on jobs and not enough on careers. If you don't know the difference, well you probably will have to think about it soon.

No matter what field you'll go into, you'll likely have several jobs before you truly land in your career.

A job will help you gain experience working with other pilots and the other types of folks that pilots have to work with, but more importantly, a job will get you miles.

When people say that becoming a pilot is their dream job, what they really mean is that becoming a pilot is their dream career.

A career is where your life happens. It's where you form the relationships that will shape your working life, and if you're lucky, a lot of your personal life as well.

So What's it Like Spending Your Career Working As A Pilot For FedEx?

Well, for starters, a lot of people fail to realize that FedEx is actually one of the biggest airlines in the world, it's just that your passengers aren't human. They're cargo.

A FedEx pilot tends to have a greater range of motion on the plane, and may be able to walk around. You don't have to lock the door to the cockpit. You may not have to go through TSA.

FedEx has a reputation for taking care of their employees. In the better situations available to pilots, aviation generally has a family feeling, and that is present at FedEx as well.

FedEx is a company that's consistently setting profit records, which means pilots are typically well compensated. You can make Captain pretty quickly too.

Overall, FedEx is a great company to work for. The job security is a big comfort to many pilots. When other airlines are hit by an economic downturn, the shift might not necessarily hit a cargo delivery company as hard, because shipping and freight aren't necessarily the first expenses to go, like recreational and business travel may be.

There's a range of careers available to anyone interested in becoming a pilot these days. To learn more, call Upper Limit Aviation at 1-855-HELIEDU!

New Lockheed SR-72 Aircraft Is a Sight to Behold

The SR-71 Blackbird Inspired a Generation, Can The SR-72 Do The Same?

The SR-71 was one of the defining aircraft of my childhood. Flying was always just about the coolest thing you could do. I mean there was only a few options as to what you might do when you grow up, at least when I was a kid. You could become an astronaut, a fireman or a pilot. What was the point of anything else? And the crown jewel of our childhood pilot dreams was to pilot an SR-71 Blackbird. I know I'm not alone in entertaining these daydreams. Just about everybody my age that I've ever talked to about the SR-71 gets a big smile when I mention it. I wonder how many pilots were created because of that initial excitement caused by the SR-71.

Well, now Lockheed Martin has unveiled the successor to the crown of Coolest Plane Ever. And all I can say is that I hope this younger generation of future pilots falls in love with the SR-72 just like we did it's older brother.

That simple goal shouldn't be hard because not only is it one of the coolest looking planes you've ever seen, but it's also twice as fast as the 71. A lot has changed since the initial plane launched. The initial plane had a moveable nose cone and special vents that allowed it to fly at mach 3, but this new plane has basically reinvented the turbine engine in order to achieve hypersonic speeds in the mach 6 range.

The Pilots of Tomorrow Are The Dreamers of Today

The fact of the matter is that only a select few pilots in the world will ever get to fly this marvel of design and technology, but that won't stop a generation of kids from dreaming about it.

The future pilots of the world are choosing to get into flying at just the right time too. With a looming pilot shortage reshaping the entire aviation industry, there's more demand for qualified pilots than ever. Call Upper Limit Aviation at 1-855-HELIEDU to learn more

An Awesome High School Is Helping Kids Discover Aviation Industry Opportunities

The Aviation Industry Has A Whole Host of Jobs That Need To Be Filled

Being a pilot is not for everyone. Being a pilot is not even for everyone that loves planes. However, how would you know that unless you took a good hard look at the kinds of opportunities that are available to those of us in the aviation industry. Or maybe you'd like to prepare yourself to be a well rounded expert of all things aviation.

It's easy to forget that the first flight took of 110 years ago. To say a lot has changed since then would be one of the major understatements of the last 110 years.

There was a time when you had to make a decision about what your trade would be from a very young age. Whether you wanted to be a pilot or doctor or a lawyer or an entrepreneur or whatever it is that you want to do with yourself, it used to be that you had to start out early.

Increasingly though, as technology and other factors continue to bring big transformations in the ways we live and learn, we can try our hand at an increasing number of jobs before we decide what works.

If you look back on the planes your grandfather or his buddies would have flown, his experience in the cockpit would vary wildly from the technological gadgets and monitoring equipment we've got in jets today. Similarly, the way they used to build airplanes resembled the manufacturing industry at large.

More and more, manufacturing is undergoing similar transformations. Whether it's 3-d printed parts, wind tunnels or other equipment, the future of aviation is increasingly ruled by software engineers.

All this is to say that the kids of Andrews High School, and a growing number of other high schools that specialize in aviation sciences -- from flight simulators to 3-d printers -- are gaining access to the wide world of aviation at an earlier age.

We teach pilots how to fly helicopters and airplanes, but we are only one part of an aviation ecosystem that demands the best talent, so we applaud the efforts of these educators to help us build a stronger industry.

If you've made up your mind (and especially if you haven't yet made up your mind), call Upper Limit Aviation at 1-855-HELIEDU to learn more about the future of our industry.

The Pilot Shortage Goes Mainstream

The Word About Future Pilot Opportunities Is Getting Out

A recent USA Today article highlights the fact that several airlines are considering how they can keep up with demand for pilots as industry prognosticators continue to warn that there is a severe pilot shortage. We have regularly reported on the fact that a confluence of factors affecting the aviation industry is making a bigger shortage of qualified pilots than the industry is already facing into a virtual certainty. Now, it looks as though the mainstream media is catching on, as many of the airlines go public with their concerns.

We told you last month about the fact that United Airlines is planning to recall about 600 pilots who had been furloughed due to economic factors, a sure sign that the air travel industry was enjoying a tremendous recovery from recent conditions. Now comes even more exciting news from American Airlines.

American Airlines is planning to merge with US Airways, which will make the new carrier the largest airline in the world. What that means for future pilots is incredible. The company plans to hire 1,500 new pilots over the course of the next five years.

However, this massive opportunity for pilots comes at an increasingly uncertain time because of the pilot shortfall. One aviation scholar projects that over the next 20 years the aviation industry in the United States is likely to come up at least 35,000 pilots short.

Mandatory retirement at 65 coupled with increased training demands, the need for longer rest breaks between flights and the increasing appeal of pilot opportunities in emerging aviation markets such as China are just a few of the reasons that the industry is coming up so short.

Upper Limit Aviation is doing its part to help meet industry demands by consistently seeking new ways to push the envelope when it comes to pilot training. Because we have partnered with colleges, our students can come away from our training with a college degree that will open a lot of doors to their future success.

Industry trends are placing a bigger and bigger emphasis on the importance of education. Students would be well advised to choose a school like Upper Limit Aviation, where they can pursue the tandem goals of a college degree and pilot certification simultaneously.

Increasingly, airlines are creating direct pathways to careers for young pilots. JetBlue's University Gateway Program as well as several other competing programs are helping pilots secure careers through mentoring and educational parternships. This is a signal that should let all pilots know that they need to make the most of their training, which is why attending a flight training program that can offer a college degree is becoming so crucial.

The aviation business rewards excellence, which is the principle that inspires our entire training program. We strive to create opportunities for pilots, but also to serve the betterment of our industry as a whole. We believe that providing better trained pilots, who receive a top notch education in a college degree program, and get a training program that teaches beyond the minimum requirements. If we've said it once, we've said it a thousand times, but any program that emphasizes only the minimum requirements is just taking part in a race to the bottom. In an industry that demands so much of its people as aviation does, a race to the bottom is a race with no winners.

A Win-Win Situation for Tomorrow's Commercial Pilots

The pilot shortage facing the US is a big concern for domestic and international carriers alike. But because some of the effect is being caused by a global pilot shortage, meaning there is increased demand from foreign carriers for US pilots, today's aviation student are positioned to reap rewards wherever they choose to concentrate their efforts.

One of the reasons that China has been such a draw for American pilots is the fact that they have been offering many experienced pilots a quicker route to Captain, while younger pilots and older pilots alike are seeing salary offers double that which US carriers have been able to offer.

Some industry experts are suggesting that the US will become much more competitive with the global marketplace in terms of pilot salaries in the years to come.

Pilots who decide to enroll in flight training today are looking at many robust career possibilities. The expansion of the industry, due to increased global demand and the proliferation of regional carriers and budget airlines means that there are more jobs than ever for pilots. That expansion is almost guaranteed to grow exponentially.

We've been telling you for a long time about this pilot shortage. Now the word is getting out. That means the time is now if you want to have access to all the prime opportunities that will be available to qualified pilots in the months and years to come.

To learn more about the opportunities available to tomorrow's pilots, call Upper Limit Aviation at 1-855-HELIEDU.

6 Peeks Into the Bizarre Underbelly of Aviation

Things Are Getting Weird!

As a professional pilot, whether you're flying fixed-wing or flying helicopters, you're learning new things in your aircraft every day. From figuring out more efficient workflows to new routes, the types of mundane discoveries that a pilot makes, it must be said, are often only interesting to pilots. The really exciting stuff, for passengers at least, is happening right outside the windows of the aircraft.

But there's all kinds of stuff that even pilots don't know about what goes on with aircraft, just waiting to be discovered. There's certainly nothing in the training about anything you'll see covered in this post. All of this is really just an excuse to post some pretty cool material.

So while we're touching on the more eccentric end of things in this post, always remember that if you're considering becoming a professional helicopter or fixed-wing pilot, you should consider how the training at Upper Limit Aviation could get you started in one of the most exciting careers in an industry that is filled with opportunities for growth.

The AMARG, (Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group) Davis-Monthan Air Base, outside Tucson, Arizona

Where do airplanes go to retire? Well, they go to what's called an aircraft boneyard. 

What you're looking at is a small portion of the airplanes housed at a facility that holds more than 4,200 retired aircraft. Actually, not all of the aircraft at AMARG are retired, some of them are being repared. But boneyard has a nicer ring to it. And in fact, that is why this facility is nicknamed The Boneyard.

It makes you kind of sad to see all those planes with nobody to fly them.

Uh Oh. This Airspace is Getting a Little Crowded!

Ok, maybe this one is cheating a bit. This is the work of video artist Cy Kuckenbaker who has created composite videos of dozens of planes taking off culled from several hours of footage captured near San Diego International Airport.

Who's to Say that Airplanes Have to Be Shaped Like Airplanes?

German designer Luigi Colani is well known for creating all kinds of forward looking industrial design concepts. His designs are typically sleek looking, with just a little bit of an 'are you sure that's an airplane sort of a feeling. This aircraft was designed as a concept for Japan Airlines. To be honest, it's unclear whether the designer ever intended for it to actually be flown, because as yet an engineer has yet to take a good whack at how the thing would work. But if you look at it from an aerodynamic point of view, I believe it could fly.

NASA released this concept along with other potential future flight solutions envisioned as being ready for the year 2025. That's not as far away as you might think.

We're guessing the plant-like plane (the designer calls it 'biodynamic') is supersonic. That makes us super-excited about it.

The Ideal Vacation Spot for a Professional Pilot

You know, it's pretty amazing what a pilot's spouse has to put up with (more on that later). I mean, pilots try to spend every single possible moment in the cockpit. Sometimes day to day life can feel like it takes a backseat to an all consuming obsession with all things flight. That's why sometimes it's healthy for the committed aviator and his or her spouse to go get away from it all on vacation... unless that vacation means staying in the Costa Verde Resort in Costa Rica, in this suite, which was built into the cabin of a converted 727.

Talk about separation anxiety!

There's No Other Way to Say It, These People Are Just Crazy

Ok, we're going to let the photo do most of the speaking here. I can't even really imagine how one person suggested this to the other person. I mean they have to both be pilots, right? Because who else would be crazy enough to do something like this? And the minister? Give me a break. Well, it's probably the most romantic, viscerally intense experience that anyone of them will ever have. So cheers to them, we guess.

Ok... The last one is a helicopter stunt that we'll let close out this post. It's another in a long line of

cool aviation events and stunts put on by Red Bull.

All we can say is that we prefer to stay in the helicopter. But that's just us, we love to fly.

Let's Just Call This What It Is: Helicopter Dive

If you'd like to get involved with helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft in a much more traditional way (as in flying them, just like god intended!), call Upper Limit Aviation at 1-855-HELIEDU.

Helicopter Spotlight: Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota

An Aircraft That People Just Can't Get Enough Of

The Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota is truly a feat of engineering. The usual high quality standard of Eurocopter is more than upheld in this model. The typical demands that you'd expect from a dual engine aircraft of this size are maneuverability and power, and it's got a lot of both.

This aircraft was designed to be deployed for today's multi-mission environment. It can reliably provide general support across the full range of what you would need from a light utility helicopter, but is also ideally suited for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), recovery of personnel and air-land operations such as eye in the sky, personnel transport or tactical support for counter-narcotics missions.

While the current version of the UH-72 Lakota is currently primarily used for homeland security operations, combat-ready versions are being explored. Namely, they are being evaluated for armed aerial scout programs.

According to test pilot Grady Wilson, you can easily take the UH-72 Lakota up to 10,000 feet, cut one of the engines and still climb 500 feet per minute. That's power. That's reliability. The aircraft is certified to 18,000 feet and has a huge amount of power to support it.

The versatility of the helicopter makes it a dynamic aircraft to fly.

This kind of performance usually comes at a premium, but the Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota is the cheapest military helicopter to buy and operate. All of the above features are what made the Lakota ideal for the National Guard's Security & Support Battalion. But there are even more features that make it ideal for all kinds of missions.

EO/IR sensors and cameras allow for what seems like great tracking from distances that allow the aircraft to remain unnoticed. This seriously high tech helicopter offers a sophisticated touch screen data display at each sitting station. The helicopter has full GPS and mapping technology, while in flight recorders allow operators the choice to record flights for intelligence gathering, training, or maybe just because you love to look at awesome helicopter footage. If that is the case (and we don't blame you if it is), then you'll be able to watch that footage and access flight data from the ground thanks to the Lakota's data downlink system.

There's other cool stuff, like a powerful hoist that can unspool 300 feet of cable to offer difficult rescue extractions, and the hoist has a sturdy maximum capacity of 600 pounds.

If you're chasing bad guys or doing something else that is the crazy mixture of serious and fun that we get to do for a living, you can use a programmable searchlight that slaves to the sensor, allowing you to track targets automatically.

Performance. Capability. Affordability.

From everyday applications like border security to one off events such as disaster relief, the versatility of the UH-72 Lakota makes this helicopter ideal. The price makes it essential. If you needed further convincing, it might be nice to note that the chopper is American made. The factory in Mississippi is comprised of about 50% US military veterans.

Jealous Yet?

We are. I know it sounds like Eurocopter probably paid us to say all this awesome stuff about the Lakota. They didn't. We're just big fans. But if you look at what we've written, it's really just a list of all the cool stuff this helicopter does. And yeah, we wish that we could get in the cockpit. It's a military helicopter. 

But, well, actually it turns out that it is based on the Eurocopter EC145. Oh, we didn't mention that? Yeah, so it might not be all that tough for regular pilots to get at least a taste of what it's like to fly that. Granted, the Lakota is a militarized version of the EC145, but you'll get a good feel for the mechanics of the thing.

The EC145 is actually used for pretty much the civilian versions of all the above tasks: passenger transport, it makes a great corporate helicopter, emergency medical services (ems), search and rescue and more. Its higher weight load and greater range make it a functionally versatile.

OK, so, we don't have one of these things at Upper Limit Aviation, but we do have a Eurocopter AS350. If you recall, it's the AS350 that made the climb up Everest. It's a pretty amazing ride, if we do say so ourselves, and our students are extremely lucky to have the chance to train in a helicopter that's one of the aircraft that sets the industry-wide standard for excellence.

If you have Eurocopter fever like we do, then call Upper Limit Aviation at 1-855-HELIEDU and let's get you flying!

There's never been a better time to get involved. But let's face it, if you read this far, you're already sold. If you want to be able to fly these amazing aircraft for a living, the best way to start out is to get amazing training. We honestly feel that we're your best bet to get a great start.

United Airlines Pilot Furlough Ends

Aviation Industry Gets A Boost as Recovery Has Finally Reached Those Hardest Hit

The aviation industry took a big hit in 2008, due to the weakened US economy leading to a decrease in air travel, as well as rising oil prices. This led to cutbacks across the board for many big and small airlines and other carriers. We've been covering the story since then, happy to report that so many employers are back in top form and expanding our industry. That's why it's such a big relief that even those who were hardest hit by the economic downturn, like our biggest commercial airline, United Airlines, have finally begun to see a return to industry norms.

Furloughs began in 2008, and at one point as many as 940 pilots were on a forced leave of absence from their careers. Some have come back to work since then, but now United plans to put all remaining 600 pilots back to work as soon as possible.

Airlines Are A Significant Facet of the Recently Rejuvenated Aviation Economy

Apart from the fact that air travel is returning to expected levels, there is an increase in demand for pilots at United due to the fact that so many active pilots (those who remained working often stayed because of seniority) are now reaching retirement age. This same trend has had an impact across hiring sectors throughout the industry. Additionally, new regulations about pilot rest mean that more pilots have to be rotated in.

United Airlines is a great American employer, and we welcome them back to an aviation industry that shows signs of growing robustness every day.

If you dream of one day flying for a commercial carrier such as United Airlines, where you will work a rewarding job for competitive pay, consider enrolling in Upper Limit Aviation's (1-855-HELIEDU) fixed-wing training program.

We Train Pilots, Not Autopilots

Learning Core Flight Skills During Training Ensures Pilot Competency

There is never any mistake about who is in control of an aircraft. Pilots fly. Technologies like autopilot have added a great benefit to aviation in general, but they do not fly the aircraft. They may assist a pilot in flying an aircraft. Being a pilot is having a comprehensive understanding of flight systems, general knowledge, geographical knowledge, mental math, mechanical proficiency, good old enthusiasm to get the job done well as well as a hundred other things. Systems like autopilot are only one component encompassed by the 'mechanical proficiency' portion of that recipe. Though there is a popular perception that autopilot 'flies' the aircraft, we know that's not true. Core concepts that you learn during training will make you the most effective pilot you can be, always in charge of your aircraft.

In a large commercial aircraft, there will be a huge variety of controls. In flight monitoring, not only of your own controls, but also those of your co-pilot as well as the co-pilot himself, is absolutely essential. A change to regulations instituted by the FAA in 2003 incorporated authoritative information from a 1994 study that indicated that 84% of incidents could possibly have been avoided if flight crew had noticed mistakes or questioned the choices of their superiors. The regulation made it so that both pilots would always be responsible for actively monitoring all flight systems.

Vital Skill Connections Formed In Training

Pilots are generally engaged in what they do. It's in our nature. But at Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU), we build engagement into our training methodology. We teach that flying is something that you do actively. We believe that we build a foundation for our pilots that they will take with them into their future careers. When they take the reigns of a commercial airliner, they fly that puppy themselves.

We've said it many times, but we don't believe in training to the minimum requirements. That only makes you the leader in a race to the bottom. We're trying to train pilots at the elite level demanded by today's top employers in the aviation industry.

What You Need to Know About The Small Airplane Revitalization Act

Sometimes it feels like the US Congress gets literally nothing done when it comes to protecting the interests of the little guy. However, a bill was recently introduced to the House of Representatives that could stand to offer some much needed help to our industry, particularly the smaller operators among us. Anyone who operates Part 23 certificated aircraft will benefit from the changes brought by the Small Airplane Revitalization Act. Part 23 aircraft are small and often used for transport, commuters or other commercial use. In other words, the part that covers the very lifeblood of a big segment of our industry.

Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) is a flight training academy that can help you find high flying success at one of our three campuses. Whether you wish to become a helicopter pilot or a fixed-wing pilot, we can help you make all of your aviation dreams come true.

Representative Mike Pompeo introduced a bill that would overhaul Part 23 to help make flying easier, safer and more cost effective by introducing new regulations and modifying existing ones to help advance industry’s mission to get newer and better airplanes onto the market. The bill was passed unanimously in the house, enjoys bipartisan support and is endorsed by major industry and pilot organizations. The legislation will allow manufacturers to retrofit existing planes and certificate changes to the design of new planes to add equipment that will enhance the situational awareness of pilots and increase the survivability of failure incidents in aircraft. Additionally, by modernizing their fleets, companies will have the ability to hire more pilots. This is job creating legislation that benefits manufacturing, small businesses and pilots.

Taking Steps to Overcome Obstacles In General Aviation

Recently, our industry has weathered a steady decline in new pilots becoming certified, while losing about 10,000 active pilots every year for the last decade. This has contributed to an ongoing pilot shortage that is causing a very real hiring boom across aviation. This legislation is a step in the right direction to help many business thrive and to help professionals in our industry find high quality careers, and to help businesses connect with the resources to drive their growth.

Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) embraces a philosophy of innovation and growth within our industry. That is why we encourage pilots to be aware of the legislative efforts that may add value to our community, and to fight for positive change. We teach professional pilot training to the students will successfully navigate our industry into the future.

How the Post 9/11 GI Bill May Have Saved a Generation of War Vets

It wasn’t that long ago that the news media, along with forecasters from a variety of industries, reported that we were going to face an unprecedented jobs shortage for our nation’s returning servicemen and women. Indeed, an economic tailspin put 2011 unemployment into the 9% range for all job seekers. However, new vets had it the worst that year, with a jobless rate of 11.2%. The situation looked dire. The president challenged employers to hire 100,000 veterans or their spouses by 2013. The sad truth is that there are a variety of obstacles vets must overcome when re-entering the workforce. Thankfully, the Post 9/11 GI Bill eased the transition to higher education and gainful employment for many of these brave men and women who have already given so much to our country.

Find out how Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) can help veterans and non-vets alike find success as a professional pilot.

The Post 9/11 Bill and the Rights Guaranteed to Vets Came Under Attack by Politicians

The bill, sometimes known as Chapter 33, was designed to benefit servicemen as much as the military as a whole. When Senator Jim Webb introduced the legislation that would eventually grant these brave men and women the opportunity to earn an education, it became a political firebrand. During the 2008 presidential election, some politicians argued that the bill was too generous, that it would discourage retention in service. But proponents argued, and have since been proven right that the losses in retention would more than be made up for by a pickup in recruitment rates. Additionally, the option to sign up for an extension of service in order to attain the right to pass on your benefits to a family member have led many to serve a longer term of duty.

There are a number of factors that have led us to where we are today. In previous conflicts, the simple truth of the matter is that we lost a lot of brave souls in battle. But in each successive war, medical technology has given us the ability to save many lives that would previously have been lost. A lot of amputees have come home that would never have left the battlefield in generations past. These soldiers come home, sometimes requiring special care, and sometimes they are differently abled, and cannot perform the same tasks that they would have been able to before. Lives are shattered when dreams change because men and women gave large sacrifices of themselves in the service of our country.

The Rights of Veterans Guarantee Them A Certain Amount of Choice, and Choice Equals Freedom

There was a time when these men and women wouldn’t have had much choice about what to do upon returning home. However, in the first four years of its existence, the Post 9/11 GI Bill has paid out 30 billion dollars in educational assistance. The benefits offered are double those of the Montgomery GI Bill. And while critics still maintain that we need to be able to track graduation rates and find other metrics to determine the success of the program, we feel that the proof is in the pudding. The unemployment rate for veterans was 6.4% in July of 2013, a full point below the 7.4% rate of non-veterans. Something is clearly working.

It is important for veterans to seek out a program that meets their needs. There are some schools out there that are merely seeking to cash the government’s check. As a public relations issue, no schools want to be seen as unfriendly to veterans, so many educational institutions have opened veteran outreach programs. Too often, this is just a PR stunt, and schools show little commitment or follow through to these important students.

Upper Limit Aviation strives to help veterans and non-veterans alike transform their lives by learning the skills that will directly lead to a rewarding, lifelong career as a professional pilot. Helicopter and fixed-wing aviation both offer the possibility to find ongoing career opportunities. Our admissions counselors can provide detailed information and resources on how you can get the most out of your VA benefits.

Many students who have transitioned from a military background have said that the atmosphere at our campuses feels very compatible with the service way of life that they have become accustomed to. Aviation jobs are a natural fit for men and women in the service. Pursuing a job as a professional pilot is not easy. It takes time, patience and determination. But these are all traits that come naturally to the disciplined men and women who have served our country in military service.

Call 1-855-HELIEDU to find out how we can help you use your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to join the thriving veteran workforce that has led to this employment situation that so favors your success.

Fixed-Wing Pilot Flight Training Foundations

Fixed-Wing Pilot Flight Training Foundations

Upper Limit Aviation has developed a reputation within the flight training industry for providing some of the best flight training available to commercial students. Our program is built on the fundamental concepts that underpin all successful aviation instruction. We teach a balance of theoretical flight knowledge and practical flight experience. Our training emphasizes developing good traits such as patience and caution, while also teaching problem solving and confidence. There are inevitable hiccups encountered while flying, and we teach you the skills necessary to confront them as part of the ordinary course of a day’s flight. We teach you to regard them as they are, part of the unpredictability that can make flying a fixed-wing aircraft such a joy. Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) can help you cultivate the knowledge necessary to become a high-flying success in the aviation industry.

Flight Training Helps Pilots Know How to Manage All Aspects of Fixed-Wing Aviation

There are a variety of issues that pilots may face that they must be well trained in order to overcome. Good pilots recognize that everything that happens in the aircraft has an appropriate response. Learning how to respond the right way quickly is part of the art and craft of aviation. Stalling, spatial disorientation or failure to maintain directional control can all be issues that lead to serious consequences for pilots who don’t know what they’re doing. Make no mistake, there are perilous circumstances that can arise in an aircraft. But Upper Limit Aviation can teach you how respond to any situation you may come across inflight. There are effective ways to deal with each of those issues, and they can all be covered in flight training.

Upper Limit Aviation provides what we feel is the best flight training today’s pilots can receive. We have designed the best flight education program that we can, and we feel that our graduates embody the qualities that top employers are looking for, such as attentive to safety, detail-oriented and problem-solving capabilities. We are able to offer training to any students, but we have programs that are especially appealing to veterans, due to the fact that many vets are able to use the benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill in order to receive a free or deeply discounted flight training education. To learn how Upper Limit Aviation can change your life, call 1-855-HELIEDU.

Fixed-Wing Pilot Training: Developing Skills

Fixed-Wing Pilot Training: Developing Skills

Our society has moved in a direction that forces us to constantly prioritize our attention. We have all developed the ability to focus on many things at the same time. We’ve all gotten used to staring at so many screens  but one has to wonder if we’re able to focus the same amount of concentration and absorb the same amount of information from all these sources, as we used to get from one. Professional fixed-wing pilots are all too familiar with the notion of multitasking. Ask a pilot how many things he has to focus on and it’ll blow your mind. However, recent research suggests that people who describe themselves as multitaskers may actually be terrible at multitasking. If that’s the case, then what is it that pilots are doing right? And how we can Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) promise to be able to make our graduates excel at this difficult skill?

What Can Fixed-WIng Pilots Do That Others Struggle To Grasp?

Studies show that people who describe themselves as multitaskers have an extremely difficult time setting aside unnecessary incoming information. They have problems focusing on the task at hand. They have trouble remembering things and organizing their thoughts. Basically, they have trouble performing all of the central functions pertaining to multitasking. So what is it that pilots have that has not been observed in this research. Basically, professional fixed-wing pilots are excellent at task switching, problem solving and planning ahead. These are the three key traits of successful multitasking. Airplane pilots must focus on monitoring the visual field, observing the instruments of the aircraft, listening for audible cues as well as taking in information from air traffic controllers, stay on the flight plan and navigate their route, in addition to many other tasks. It’s a wonder that pilots are able to keep their aircraft aloft while paying attention to so many things.

Upper Limit Aviation has perfected the training methods that provide the most impact in terms of getting airplane pilots ready to fly professionally. We believe that the best pilots are also the safest pilots. Caution is a virtue when planning and while in flight. Total awareness of your surroundings is absolutely vital. Our training will teach you to manage your attention successfully and prepare you for success in whatever industry you choose to seek a career in. To find out more about how Upper Limit Aviation has managed to earn a 100% employment rate for our graduates, call 1-855-HELIEDU.

Deciding to Become a Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot

Deciding to Become a Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot

There are many reasons that our students decide to pursue becoming a professional fixed-wing pilot. Some students are interested in taking up a hobby later in life, now that the kids have moved out and the time is right -- they've waited for it to make good financial sense. Maybe it wasn't the right time earlier in life, for whatever reason. Or maybe they’re seeking a career change. Whatever the reason that you've sought to reinvent yourself as a pilot, you've chosen to do so at precisely the right time. The aviation industry is absolutely beating down our doors for new pilots. Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) receives regular phone calls from top recruiters asking for our new student graduates. There is a huge pilot shortage. There are more planes than there are pilots available to fly them.

Professional Fixed-Wing Pilots are in High Demand

Across the globe, the entire aviation industry is in a period of sustained growth the likes of which have never been seen. It used to be that new pilots would have to toil away, waiting to be promoted to the good jobs. Now, many new pilots are graduating, picking up some hours, and heading straight for the best jobs available.

Our students are made up of both private pay students and also veterans who are using the benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill to receive a free or very cheap flight training education. There are many older veterans who may not realize that benefits of the Montgomery GI Bill may be able to provide them assistance as well. Our admissions counselors are experts when it comes to assisting veterans. Call 1-855-HELIEDU with any questions you may have.

With the prospects looking as they do for airplane pilots, we feel strongly that this is the best possible time for you to pursue flight training. We think that the industry conditions are favorable for a prolonged period of growth that exceeds any aviation industry historical examples. And it’s not just us, there are many industry vets who note that aircraft sales are on a pattern to rise for at least the next five years. Whether this is going to be a hobby, or a new career, help us help you to achieve success in the next phase of your life by calling 1-855-HELIEDU.

Fixed-Wing Pilot Dream Flights: Kenya

Fixed-Wing Pilot Dream Flights: Kenya

The widespread emergence of global aviation opportunities has afforded some lucky fixed-wing pilots the chance to fly in some of the most beautiful territories in the world. On a list of global destinations, many immediately think of Alaska, Hawaii or the South Pacific, or other tourist-y destinations. However, an increasing number of pilots are recognizing the allure of Africa as a premier destination for recreational flight as well as professional opportunities in aviation. The grassy savannah of Kenya is among the most sweeping and beautiful landscapes in all the world. Africa has long been synonymous with adventure, and the opportunity to see, first-hand, many virtually primordial landscapes, often teeming with wildlife is something that many pilots will not be able to pass up. While conservation efforts are fierce and ongoing, there is no denying that encroaching development puts this natural beauty at risk. Call Upper Limit Aviation 1-855-HELIEDU to start the fixed-wing pilot training that can help you realize your dreams.

Seeking Fixed-Wing Pilot Opportunities In Far Flung Places Such as Kenya

Safari sightseeing has become a popular way of visiting many areas in Africa, but Kenya features some of the most impressive and awe-inspiring sights you will ever seen. Flying safaris offer the chance to take in a huge swath of territory and see things you wouldn’t be able to see in any other way. The beautiful coast of Southern Kenya extends to the border with Tanzania and adventurous fixed-wing pilots may feel inclined to fly over and visit Zanzibar, one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Those seeking professional opportunities in Kenya will find that now is the perfect time. Just as the entire global aviation industry is seeing huge gains, Africa is modernizing at a rapid rate. Developing countries offer the perfect chance to get in on the groundfloor with some of the most exciting opportunities in our industry. Helping to develop the infrastructure of the aviation industry in Kenya will come with huge rewards to those involved.

Becoming a fixed-wing pilot has never been a better choice than it is now. The global aviation industry forecast calls for tremendous growth over the period of at least the next five years. Whether you want to work in rapidly modernizing Africa, work in the good ol’ Us of A, or head out somewhere else more exotic, you will find a tremendous amount of opportunities. Upper Limit Aviation believes that we offer the best training program we can. To find out why our employment rate is currently 100%, call 1-855-HELIEDU today.

Global Fixed-Wing Pilot Focus: Alaska

Global Fixed-Wing Pilot Focus: Alaska

Being a professional fixed-wing pilot gives you the opportunity to get a unique vantage point on some of the most beautiful sights that the world has to offer. Pilots are spoiled for opportunity when it comes to daily chances to witness beauty. Very few people get to see the up close aerial perspective on these beautiful sights, and often, photos just don’t do justice. All pilots have a dream flight or a favorite place that they've had the chance to fly. Ask many pilots what their dream flight will be and you’ll get a surprising uniformity of answers: Alaska. There are many reasons that flying in Alaska is so desirable. For one thing, many areas in Alaska are only accessible by way of air travel. Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) is a flight training school that can help you become a professional fixed-wing pilot, giving you the opportunity to fulfill your aviation dreams.

Alaska: An Aviation Playground for Experienced Fixed-Wing PIlots

Make no mistake, Alaska is best left to experienced pilots. Flying in Alaska is tough and requires a lot of skill, but that’s part of what makes it such a joy and a thrill. There are new safety measures coming into pace all the time, such as improved communication, but the weather poses an omnipresent challenge to pilots. With the right balance of caution and expertise, you will have no problem navigating this airspace safely. From the winding coastal territory that meets white capped waves and leads out to sinewy islands with lush flora and fauna, to the inland tundra, ascending mountains and other sights. The wintry natural beauty on display in Alaska is unparalleled.

Upper Limit Aviation can provide the proper training to help fixed-wing pilots get flying where ever their dreams may take them. For some, that will be Alaska, for others, Hawaii, for still more, Kansas City. Wherever you want to fly, the process starts with getting the right training. If you want to work offshore oil and gas support or work in special transport in Alaska, you’ll need to become a true master in the cockpit. Upper Limit Aviation can help veterans determine their eligibility for benefits under the Post 9/11 GI BIll. We can help private pay students locate the proper funding stream to complete their training. We have three campuses, located in West Memphis, AR, Salt Lake City, UT and Cedar City, UT that can help you grab hold of your future and achieve aviation success. Call 1-855-HELIEDU to learn more.

Professional Fixed-Wing Pilots Must Always Keep Learning

Professional Fixed-Wing Pilots Must Always Keep Learning

Professional fixed-wing pilots must allow themselves to be receptive to learning experiences every single time they lift the wheels off the ground. Each flight should be regarded as an opportunity to become a better pilot. When it comes to being a professional fixed-wing pilot, there is no surer guarantee of mediocrity than when a pilot slides into complacency. And just ask your passengers whether they’re alright with flying in a plane piloted by a pilot whose skills are mediocre. Staying engaged is the key to keeping your edge. The best pilots are the pilots who recognized that safety and knowledge go hand in hand. Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) believes that we offer just the right combination of training essentials to form students into the best pilots that they can be.

How Professional Fixed-Wing Pilots Can Turn Every Flight Into An Opportunity to Learn

There are many elements that go into flying other than just taking off, steering and landing. It looks and feels seamless to your passengers or to observers on the ground, but from the preflight checklist to the checks you need to perform during taxi, pre-takeoff and takeoff itself, you know that flying is a set of small tasks that add up to a greater whole. In fact, using a checklist is exactly what can make you the best pilot you can be. Obviously there are checklists that all pilots go through, but make your own personal checklist, and incorporate all of your own personal rituals, checks and routines, all of the particular traits that make you as a pilot unique. Then examine your performance against that checklist every time, and each time you perform a new task or realize that you’ve left something off, add it to the list and make sure you do it the next time. Before too long, you’ll see your skills as a professional fixed-wing pilot improving.

Upper Limit Aviation is a firm believer that our pilot graduates will be doing themselves the best favor they can by trying to keep learning at the front of their mind every single time they set out to fly. The training you receive at Upper Limit Aviation will prepare you for success in your chosen professional fixed-wing pilot career. Whether you decide to obtain a CFI certification or further, you will have access to all the training opportunities you could at ask for at Upper Limit Aviation’s campuses. To learn how Upper Limit Aviation can assist you in becoming the best pilot you can be, and then help you develop a lifelong thirst for improvement, call 1-855-HELIEDU today.

Professional Helicopter Pilot Career Focus: EMS Air Ambulance

Professional Helicopter Pilot Career Focus: EMS Air Ambulance

Professional helicopter pilots tend to have a lot of career options available to them, especially in this current aviation industry-wide hiring boom. But a certain kind of pilot may be more likely to answer the call to perform a special kind of job. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) pilots fly an air ambulance helicopter to step in when speed and accessibility are vital issues that may prohibit a ground ambulance from being able to get the job done. EMS pilots literally save lives. There’s no denying that the job is a stressful one, but for the right person it can be a phenomenally rewarding one. EMS Pilots can be called to work at any and all hours of the day and night, 7 days a week 365 days a year. This is not a job for a professional helicopter pilot who is looking for a laid back job. There is a popular perception that the job is dangerous, and like many helicopter jobs, there are obstacles built in to the work, but what experienced pilots know, and what a more careful look at the numbers can reveal, is that industry safeguards have been put in place and have effectively driven the accident rate down into sharp decline over the last few years.

EMS Air Ambulance Careers Are On the Rise for Professional Helicopter Pilots

EMS has experienced tremendous growth over the last twenty-plus years -- mirroring the gains seen in many other sectors of the helicopter aviation industry. As a matter of fact, the Emergency Medical Services have grown by nearly 1,000% over the last two decades. This growth is expected to continue due to a variety of economic factors within and outside of the helicopter aviation industry.

EMS Pilots use air ambulance helicopters in order to provide rapid transport to the hospital as well as to transport precious cargo, such as sick patients, organs or other vital items and people that need to be moved quickly and safely. EMS pilots have had a dramatic impact on the medical field and have actually managed to increase the survivability of many accidents by offering quicker medical care and expanding the options and range of deliverable medical services.

Upper Limit Aviation trains our professional helicopter pilot students with the necessary flight skills and safety awareness knowledge they’ll need to succeed as an EMS pilot. The Emergency Medical Services provides pilots with opportunity to serve their community in a truly heroic fashion. This is an instinct that comes naturally to many of our students, who often arrive after completing military service. If this describes you, call 1-855-HELIEDU to find out how you may be able to use the Post 9/11 GI Bill to get into action in this exciting career.

Should Professional Pilots Pursue Advanced Training?

Should Professional Pilots Pursue Advanced Training?

The question of whether or not you, as a professional pilot, should pursue advanced training may seem like it’s up for debate. If you have a sufficient rating to go out and start looking for work, why waste time adding unnecessary ratings that you may never need to use in your daily life as a pilot? It seems cut and dry. But stop and think for a second. Do you want a bare minimum job? Do you want a bare minimum life? We didn’t think so. Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) believes that professional pilots who only ever pursue the bare minimum, are likely only to ever see the bare minimum rewards of life as a pilot.

How is Advanced Training Useful to Professional Pilots?

Don’t get us wrong, the bare minimum of life available to a pilot may still allow you to get up into the air and fly for a living every day -- and that’s hard to beat! But, with so many opportunities available to new pilots who are willing to put in the work, why stop there? Obtaining advanced ratings will tell your future employer that you’re the kind of worker who is driven to success and motivated to pursue excellence at all turns. Employers look for that kind of initiative when they are seeking the very best pilots for the most desirable jobs. Ultimately, extra training equals extra knowledge. Professional pilots with knowledge and experience who are prepared for any situation will always beat out the bare minimum pilot when it comes to finding a good job.

Upper Limit Aviation has a reputation in this industry for training pilots to a high degree of excellence. We fiercely maintain that reputation by focusing our efforts on producing the best pilot we can. We believe that when our graduates leave, they are the calling card that bears our name throughout their careers. Pilots who come back for extra training will demonstrate this commitment to excellence by showing up to work more skilled and more prepared than their colleagues. If you would like to find out how Upper Limit Aviation can help you make the most out of your abilities, then call 1-855-HELIEDU today. Our admissions personnel can help you determine your eligibility for financial assistance as well as to guide you on which steps to take next.

Fixed-Wing Pilot Careers: Business Jet Pilots

Fixed-Wing Pilot Careers: Business Jet Pilots

Professional fixed-wing pilots have a seemingly limitless number of career options available to them. While commercial airlines may prove enticing for many pilots, not everyone wants to work for such a big company or fly the same route over and over again. There are a number of fixed-wing pilot career options that can satisfy the preferences of an array of pilots. Executive travel options such as business jets need highly skilled pilots. Flying a business jet is a great career choice for a fixed-wing pilot who wishes to work varied routes, and have a more varied schedule. Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) can help pilots train to become business jet pilots.

Business Jet Pilot Careers are an Excellent Choice for Many Fixed-Wing Pilots

There are many additional perks available to fixed-wing pilots who choose piloting a business jet as their career. The opportunity to work with a smaller team is something that many pilots in this industry value. Aviation is a job that involves a lot of trust and, hopefully, mutual respect, and the opportunity to get to know the people you work with, including getting to know your boss well, is an invaluable opportunity for many pilots. Working with a smaller crew and transporting fewer passengers make this professional fixed-wing pilot career a no brainer for a certain kind of pilot. While it is true that this career is more susceptible to the whims of the economy, the recent economic downturn actually highlighted just how robust this industry is. Private jet timeshares and fractional jet ownership programs are on the rise.

Upper Limit Aviation’s training seeks to empower our students with the skills necessary to perform with excellence in the professional fixed-wing pilot career of their choice. Whether you wish to work for a commercial airline or work for a chartered-type employer, you’ll be well prepared for success when you complete your fixed-wing flight training at Upper Limit Aviation. Many of our students arrive to us soon after completing their military service. Those pilots will most likely be eligible to use their Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to receive a free or deeply discounted education. An aviation career is a stable and rewarding choice with forecasts for a bright future. Call 1-855-HELIEDU to help Upper Limit Aviation help you realize your potential.