The importance of practical and effective pilot training cannot be understated, as is motivating pilots to enter this fascinating career field. The difficulty, however, is convincing prospective pilots to enter a career field that requires years of costly training to begin flying for airlines that offer young pilots brutal schedules with lower-than-average salaries. In the United States, most pilots are required to have a four-year degree, which typically will come along with tens of thousands in student debt.
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Geoff Goodall 1947 – 2024
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- January 8, 2024
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By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor We are sad to report that aviation historian and author Geoff Goodall passed away on January 5, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia, after a short illness. He departed five days shy […]