Flight Skills Fade Faster Than Most People Expect Flying Is Both Mental and Physical Flying combines mental and physical skills simultaneously. A pilot must constantly manage: These skills are highly perishable. Even short gaps in training can make tasks feel noticeably less natural when returning to the cockpit. Many students are surprised by how quickly…
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Spring Flying in North Texas: Weather Challenges and Training at Hicks Airfield Spring in North Texas brings longer days, warmer temperatures, and increased flying activity. It also brings dynamic and often unpredictable weather. At Hicks Airfield (T67), these conditions are a normal part of the operating environment and play an important role in pilot training.…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Studying, Retaining, and Applying What You Learn in Flight Training Most people are never taught how to learn. They are told to read, memorize, and show up prepared, but very few are ever shown how learning actually works. That becomes a major problem in flight training, because becoming a pilot is…
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What to Expect From Your First Discovery Flight and Private Pilot Training Starting flight training is exciting, but it comes with important questions. What should you bring to your first flight? How long does it actually take to earn a Private Pilot Certificate? And how does Pilot Rise Flight School approach training differently? This overview…
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Happy Holidays from Pilot Rise Flight School As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our students, instructors, and the North Texas aviation community for being part of the Pilot Rise family. Whether you are actively training, considering your first flight, or planning goals for the year ahead, we wish you safe…
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How Pilot Rise instructors turn flight training into transformation At Pilot Rise Flight School, flying lessons are about more than learning maneuvers. They’re about mentorship, professionalism, and progress. Every instructor here shares one mission — to help students grow into safe, confident, and capable aviators who are ready for real-world flying. Teaching Beyond the Test…
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When new students arrive at Pilot Rise Flight School, one of the first questions they ask is, “Should I train in the Cessna 150 or 172?” Both are excellent trainers and share the same dependable Cessna design, but they aren’t identical in how they fit different students. The right choice often comes down to weight,…
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Winter Operations & Safe Run-Up Direction at Hicks Airfield (T67) Cold weather changes how aircraft perform and how we operate on the ground. At Hicks Airfield (T67), winter mornings often bring frost, cooler engines, and ramp surfaces that may be slick. The layout of the field also makes prop blast management especially important during run-up.…
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At Pilot Rise Flight School, safety always comes first. But “safety first” doesn’t mean “cancel everything that looks challenging.” It means making smart, informed decisions that protect students while keeping their learning moving forward. That balance—between readiness and real-world exposure—is guided by timeless educational principles known as Thorndike’s Laws of Learning. These principles help explain…
DetailsGuidance by the Hicks Airport Safety Committee (With modifications) To enhance safety and consistency at Hicks, the following pattern procedures are in effect. Pilot Rise has made a small modification—departing aircraft should climb after leaving the pattern, as altitude gives more options. Use caution for high-speed military traffic arriving and departing from the nearby Joint…
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