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Pelican Expands Training for Future Air Traffic Controllers
At Pelican Flight Training, our mission has always been to prepare aviation professionals for successful careers in the industry.
April-May Check Ride Highlights
Spring has been a busy season in the skies over Pembroke Pines.
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...
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Flight School Near Miami 2026 Best South Florida Airports
The Miami metro area is one of the highest density flight training markets in the United States, with five general aviation airports actively running flight training within 30 miles of downtown Miami.
Pilot Training Medical Requirements in 2026
If you are thinking about flight training, the medical certificate is almost always the first thing you worry about. "Are my eyes good enough? My hearing? My height? Will my medication disqualify me?
How to Become a Helicopter Pilot in the USA
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!