PELICAN BLOG — Elevate Your Dreams
Welcome to PELICAN BLOG, the official online journal of Pelican Flight Training School — where the sky is not the limit, but the beginning.
News
February Check Ride Highlights
As the winter skies soared above our Florida campus, so did the dreams of our incredible students. We’re thrilled to celebrate a successful round of check rides completed in December 2025, with studen...
Tobe received the Gold Seal
Tobe hits 1,700 hours and earns his FAA Gold Seal. See how one of Pelican’s finest instructors is raising the standard for flight training.
Pilot Community Party January 2026
To kick off the new year, Pelican Flight Training hosted a cozy community gathering this January on our Florida campus. This event brought together our students and instructors to recharge and connect...
Articles
What Skills Do You Need to Become an Airline Pilot?
Dreaming of becoming an airline pilot? This guide from Pelican Flight Training reveals it's more than flight hours—master hard skills like navigation and systems, plus soft skills like decision-making and CRM. Since 1985, they've trained thousands in Pembroke Pines, FL. Start your journey today!
Decoding Aircraft Velocity. From Training Planes to Jetliners
Discover how Pelican Flight Training turns complex aircraft speed concepts into real-world skills, preparing you to fly safer, smarter, and more efficiently from Cessna trainers to commercial jets.
Commercial Airline Hiring Requirements
Aspiring commercial airline pilots must secure FAA certifications like Commercial Pilot License, Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, and Class 1 medical clearance while accumulating diverse flight experience in cross-country, night, instrument, and multi-engine operations.