Upper Limit Love in Hawaii

CFI Ryan showing his Upper Limit Love in Hawaii! Travel safe!

Dare to Dream

People are doing loops to see our aircraft!

A great day for the Memphis Airshow! Come see our new Upper Limit aircraft at Millington Regional Jetport!

Future Pilot

How CUTE is this ‪future pilot at +Upper Limit Aviation - Cedar City‬?? Thank you for letting me share!

Photo by: Jessica Mlynek

Over the River

Over the river at +Upper Limit Aviation - Memphis.

Photo by: Craig McComsey.

Selfie

But first, let me take a selfie at +Upper Limit Aviation - Memphis.

Photo by: Craig McComsey

Throwback Thursday: A Model and a Pilot

Throwback Thursday to when Ian became a model and a pilot for a day at +Upper Limit Aviation - Memphis.

Prepping for My Stage 1 Check

Prepping for my Stage 1 Check at +Upper Limit Aviation - Cedar City.

Photo by: Shannon Scott

Flights at Twilight

Flights at twilight at +Upper Limit Aviation - Cedar City.

Photo by: Benjamin Mlynek. Submitted on +Instagram.

Solo to Parowan

Solo flight from +Upper Limit Aviation - Cedar City to Parowan in the R44 in April.

Photo by: Devynn. Submitted on +Instagram

Flight Instructor at Cedar City

Flight instructor David at +Upper Limit Aviation - Cedar City.

Photo by: Devynn

From Upper Limit to Papillon Helicopters

Troy Barnum's journey from Upper Limit to +Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters

It can still be hard for Troy Barnum to believe that he's a pilot. When he's in the air and observing the vast scenery below, it can all be a bit surreal to him. Having graduated from Boise State University in Idaho with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, the next step in his career brought him to flight school, with the support of his wife and family. Upon completing flight school, he became a flight instructor with Upper Limit, helping other students pursue their passions.

After instructing other students at Upper Limit, he took his first job flying tours in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The opportunity showed Troy just how diverse flying helicopters can be. "Helicopters are different from airplanes, you get to do random things like drop Easter eggs and golf balls, that makes flying helicopters a lot of fun," he says about his time in South Carolina.

Troy's latest gig is flying for +Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters out of Las Vegas, Nevada, to give tours of the Grand Canyon by air. "I look forward to continuing my progression in learning new things. The Grand Canyon is one of the seven wonders in the world and I get to fly it everyday."

Read Troy's full story: http://goo.gl/w4OX6U

The Next Generation

A few of the boys at +Upper Limit Aviation - Memphis watching a flight take off during our Grand Opening cook-out. Good to see the younger generation interested in what we do.

The Story of Mike Ridgeway

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them

One of the biggest sacrifices anyone can make is to join the military to serve their country. But going back to school and training for a dangerous job, well, that's no small task either. Michael Ridgeway, a 36-year-old Army veteran did exactly that though. He took a chance to enter a new career that would change his life forever.

"I had seen Upper Limit billboards in Fayetteville, North Carolina and I called them," Mike recalls. After joining the Upper Limit program to become a helicopter pilot, Mike was more determined than ever to succeed. "I tried joining the ranks in the military aviation field but due to medical reasons resulting from previous deployments I didn't qualify." Now, with the opportunity to follow his dreams, he wasn't going to back away from the challenge.

There's more to becoming a pilot than cracking open textbooks. There is hands on training, tough requirements, and unseen obstacles both in the air and on the ground. But with the right attitude, Mike is breaking down obstacles and is nearly ready to enter the field of his dream job.

Read the full article on our website: http://goo.gl/Oo0EZC

The Jeff Vogel Story

It's intimidating to some, but a thrill for him. The story of pilot, Jeff Vogel

Upper Limit Aviation pilot, Jeff Vogel

From when he was young, Jeff Vogel knew what he wanted to do with his life: fly. Having grown up with aviation in his family, the young pilot knew that that's what his career would be by the time he was 13. "When I was 13 I did my first intro flight lesson in a Cessna 172 and I just remember days and weeks going by and I could not stop smiling," says Jeff.

It's not everyday that you come across pilots with such a passion for flying. To some it's just a job, but to the best pilots it becomes something more; it becomes part of your life. Jeff's story is an inspirational one to those of us who have always been looking towards the sky and dreamed about being up there.

Read all of Jeff's story on our website: http://goo.gl/7AChOu

Meet Erik Zinger

Erik Zinger, finishing up a flight here at +Upper Limit Aviation - West Memphis. Erik is another one of our students going through the commercial part of our program. Keep up the good work!!

Meet Chris McFarland

We want to say welcome to one of our newest family members here at +Upper Limit Aviation - West Memphis. (CFII) Chris McFarland.

New Commercial Student Coming in the Bell

Ben Bomar coming in from a flight. One of the new commercial students in the Bell at +Upper Limit Aviation - West Memphis.

Meet Our West Memphis Family

Wanting to have you guys meet some of our family here +Upper Limit Aviation - West Memphis. Will be posting pictures of our family. Ian Baird!! He likes long walks on the beach and Auto Rotations! During a recent photo project, we had some fun too!!

Congratulations!

Congratulations Troy Barnum. He will be leaving us soon at +Upper Limit Aviation - West Memphis to continue his career with Papillon Helicopter Tours in Las Vegas. You will be missed!

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.