Welcome to the first edition of our Weekly FAA Safety Spotlight. At Ace Pilot Academy, we aren’t just here to help you check boxes; we’re here to make sure you’re the most proficient pilot in the sky. Every week, we’re diving into the FAA’s latest safety initiatives to keep your skills sharp and your head […]
It’s 2026, and the aviation industry is moving faster than a Citation on a tailwind. If you’re sitting there with a fresh Commercial Multi-Engine certificate and a stack of resumes, you’ve probably noticed something: everyone else has that too. The "hiring surge" we’re seeing right now is real, but it’s also created a bottleneck of […]
It’s a wild time to be in the cockpit. If you’ve spent any time at a regional airport or scrolling through pilot forums lately, you know the atmosphere is electric. We are sitting in the middle of one of the most aggressive hiring surges in aviation history. United, Delta, and American are snatching up pilots […]
Getting your multi-engine rating is one of the most exciting milestones in a pilot’s career. It’s the moment you move from "light" aviation into the world of high-performance, complex systems, and the true redundancy of a second engine. At Ace Pilot Academy, we love seeing students master the Twin Comanche (PA-30). It’s a responsive, honest […]
The Vmc demonstration is often the most anticipated: and feared: maneuver in multi-engine flight training. It is the maneuver that separates those who simply "fly" twins from those who truly understand the aerodynamics of asymmetrical thrust. In the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), the Vmc demonstration is designed to evaluate your ability to maintain control of […]
Success in a multi-engine add-on checkride isn't just about handling an engine failure; it’s about demonstrating total command of a more complex aircraft under pressure. As we wrap up Multi-Engine Mastery Week, we are focusing on the final hurdle: the checkride. The transition from a single-engine aircraft to a twin like the PA-30 Twin Comanche […]
Welcome to the start of Multi-Engine Mastery Week. For the career-oriented aviator, the transition from single-engine aircraft to twins is more than just a step up in horsepower: it is a fundamental shift in how you manage energy, aerodynamics, and risk. In a single-engine airplane, an engine failure usually results in a forced landing. In […]
Welcome back to Multi-Engine Mastery Week. Following our deep dives into V-speeds and accelerated training pathways, today we focus on the primary workhorse of the light twin world: the Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche. For career-minded aviators, the Twin Comanche isn't just an airplane; it is a classroom. It offers the complexity required to satisfy FAA […]
Good morning and welcome to the Daily Preflight, I'm Jeff Ger'ernser. The Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche is often referred to as the "sports car" of the light twin world. For career-minded aviators, it is more than just a sleek airframe; it is one of the most efficient multi-engine trainers and time-builders ever produced. However, its […]
Stepping up to a multi-engine aircraft is one of the most significant milestones in a pilot's career. It marks the transition from simple utility to high-performance, professional-grade aviation. Whether you are aiming for the airlines or looking to increase the safety and capability of your cross-country flying, the multi-engine rating is the "golden ticket." However, […]