Starting flight school is one of the most exciting — and challenging — adventures you can take on. But as any pilot will tell you, there are a few things they wish they’d known before taking off on day one. To help you get a head start, we asked our instructors what advice they’d give their younger selves before beginning their aviation journey. Here’s what they said: 1. Get Your Writtens Done Early Every instructor agreed on this one: don’t put off your written exams. Getti

The skies over Florida are about to come alive — and FlyBright Pilot Academy will be right at the heart of it. Again this November 1–2, 2025 , we’ll be proudly taking part in the Florida International Air Show at Punta Gorda Air Center , an event that brings together aviation professionals, enthusiasts, and future aviators from across the country. As an academy dedicated to shaping the next generation of pilots, we’re thrilled to have an exhibit at one of the state’s most ce

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