About us

We believe that by sharing personal experiences we gain insight and become better pilots. So we created this website where students, seasoned pilots, and everyone in-between can share their experiences with aviation in an easy to read, beautiful way. Our hope is that you will follow our site, read these heartfelt articles and continue to become the safest, most proficient pilot possible.

Chalie Galliand

Chalie is an active-duty officer in the United States Air Force and currently teaches physics at West Point, NY. He is also an assistant OIC of the West Point Flying Team. Chalie holds Certified Flight Instructor Ratings for Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing.
Pilot working on helicopter rating posing with Robinson R44

That Was the Moment I Knew I Had to Pursue My Helicopter Rating

It was warm, the doors were off, the ride was smooth, and ...