Aviation Blog

Julian Alarcon's Journey

How Aviator.NYC's founder went from student pilot to airline captain.

Cost of Private Pilot Certificate

Complete cost breakdown for PPL training in NYC — from minimum costs to realistic budgets.

37 min

Issues of Flight Training in NYC

Common challenges training in the NYC metro area and how to handle them.

New Pilots Weather Briefing Guide

How to read METARs, TAFs, and make safe go/no-go decisions.

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Issues of Flight Training in NYC

Common challenges training in the NYC metro area and how to handle them.

New Pilots Weather Briefing Guide

How to read METARs, TAFs, and make safe go/no-go decisions.

Part 61 vs Part 141 Flight Training

Compare FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight schools — pros, cons, and which is right for your pilot journey.

12 min

Julian Alarcon's Journey

How Aviator.NYC's founder went from student pilot to airline captain.

Cost of Private Pilot Certificate

Complete cost breakdown for PPL training in NYC — from minimum costs to realistic budgets.

37 min

For Kids

Content targeting youth aviation interest (ages 8-17)

Integration: EAA Chapter page, Youth Aviation Program page

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Latest youth aviation content

For Kids

Best Aviation Gifts

Perfect aviation gifts for aspiring pilots of all ages.

4 min

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For Kids

Best Aviation Gifts

Perfect aviation gifts for aspiring pilots of all ages.

4 min

General

Miscellaneous aviation topics

Integration: Various pages as contextually relevant

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What It Was Like Getting My Instrument Rating

Personal story of earning an instrument rating in the NYC area.

Manhattan Flight Club vs Aviator.NYC

Comparing flight training options in Manhattan.

EAA Chapter 501

Learn about EAA Chapter 501 and youth aviation programs in NYC.

Cirrus G1000 Perspective Simulator NYC

Training in the Cirrus Perspective system at Aviator.NYC's Manhattan simulator.

6 min

RNAV Equipment Airworthiness Part 2

Understanding required equipment for RNAV approaches — Part 2 of 2.

10 min

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What It Was Like Getting My Instrument Rating

Personal story of earning an instrument rating in the NYC area.

Manhattan Flight Club vs Aviator.NYC

Comparing flight training options in Manhattan.

EAA Chapter 501

Learn about EAA Chapter 501 and youth aviation programs in NYC.

Cirrus G1000 Perspective Simulator NYC

Training in the Cirrus Perspective system at Aviator.NYC's Manhattan simulator.

6 min

RNAV Equipment Airworthiness Part 2

Understanding required equipment for RNAV approaches — Part 2 of 2.

10 min

IFR Knowledge

Instrument rating focused content

Integration: Licensed Pilots landing page, IFR Currency page

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Latest IFR content

Instrument Approach Configuration Guide

When to configure flaps, gear, and speed on instrument approaches.

Garmin Approach Activation Navigation Tips

Avoiding common mistakes when loading and activating approaches on Garmin avionics.

Efficient Cross Country Flying for Instrument Rating

How to plan and fly IFR cross countries efficiently for training.

6 min

Mastering Climb Gradients on IFR Departures

How to calculate and fly required climb gradients on departure procedures.

Approach Setup and Brief

Step-by-step guide to setting up the avionics and briefing an instrument approach.

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Mastering Climb Gradients on IFR Departures

How to calculate and fly required climb gradients on departure procedures.

Mastering VNAV on Garmin G1000

How to use vertical navigation for precision descents and approaches.

2 min

Optimize Instrument Rating Training

How to train smarter and finish your IFR rating faster.

3 min

Instrument Approach Configuration Guide

When to configure flaps, gear, and speed on instrument approaches.

Garmin Approach Activation Navigation Tips

Avoiding common mistakes when loading and activating approaches on Garmin avionics.