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Expertise
I can answer questions about general aviation, learning to fly, how to get started, and how to buy an airplane. Area of specialty is aerobatic flying. I do not have any expertise in flight training opportunities for students outside the USA, and I am not qualified to offer advice on becoming an airline pilot.
Experience in the area
I am no longer active in aerobatic flying, but was formerly a professional airshow performer and aerobatic flight instructor, with extensive experience in Decathlon and Pitts aircraft and light experience in other types. I also competed in IAC sanctioned competition through the Advanced level.
Organizations
No longer active, past member of Experimental Aircraft Association, International Aerobatic Club, International Council of Air Shows, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Publications
World Airshow News
Education/Credentials
Commercial and instrument rated, certificated flight instructor since 1986
Average Ratings
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Recent Answers from Jeff Davis
2009-11-10 civilian licence:
You don't say that you were a RATED pilot, but from the number of flight hours I assume you were. The section of the FARs you want to look at is 61.73, which deals with requirements for former military
2009-11-09 what degree is needed for pilots:
The short answer is "none." All certificates and ratings are based entirely upon flight training and testing. Airlines and other employers may set their own standards, and some may require a college
2009-09-29 duration:
The commercial certificate requires 250 hours, of which you'll already have the first 60 or so when you get your private license. Most of that flight time can be without an instructor, and if you can
2009-09-29 duration:
With some exceptions, the general rule to get a Private license is 40 hours of flight time, of which 10 must be solo. Realistically, it usually takes somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 to 70 hours to
2008-09-16 an aviation study:
There are a large number of colleges that offer aviation degrees. You can go to AOPA.org and look under Training - Learn to Fly for a list. The two largest and best-known colleges specializing in aviation
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