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Airplane landing at sunset over a city with runway lights.
3 February 2026
Learn when to log night flight time and night landings, avoid common logbook mistakes, and understand FAA rules that impact ratings and currency.
Pilot in cockpit, looking at wristwatch. Control panel in foreground.
31 December 2025
Learn how many flight hours you need for each pilot license and how JA Flight Training helps you reach 1,500 hours faster with professional guidance.
Pilots in cockpit, preparing to land. View shows instruments, runway, and pilot's hands on controls.
23 December 2025
Wondering if poor vision will keep you from flying? Learn FAA eyesight requirements for commercial pilots and how you can still become a pilot.
An adult learning to fly a plane.
3 November 2025
Thinking of becoming a pilot in your 30s or 40s? Discover how JA Flight Training helps adults launch a rewarding aviation career with flexible training paths.
A pre-flight checklist for new pilots.
1 October 2025
Learn why a preflight checklist is essential for new pilots. Discover key steps, avoid common mistakes, and build confidence with JA Flight Training.
Learning to become a pilot after high school.
9 September 2025
Learn how to become a pilot after high school with this step-by-step guide, from your first license to airline-ready training at JA Flight Training.
Someone is getting trained during a recurring flight training.
8 September 2025
Recurrent flight training at JA Flight Training helps professional pilots stay sharp, meet requirements, and boost confidence in every flight.
Pilot employment opportunities.
5 September 2025
Discover pilot shortage and pilot employment opportunities in 2025 with JA Flight Training and start your aviation career today.
Going over wthe GI Bill covers flight school.
29 August 2025
Wondering if the GI Bill covers flight school? Learn how veterans can use their benefits for flight training, from PPL to CFI, at JA Flight in Illinois.
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