Pacific Flying Club

Thinking about becoming a pilot? Here’s exactly what happens after you book a FAM flight.

You confirm your booking.
You arrive at Boundary Bay.
You meet your instructor.
You get a short pre-flight briefing.
Then you get in the pilot’s seat and take the controls.

No pressure. Just a clear first step.

If you’ve been considering flight training, this is where it becomes real.

Book your FAM flight:
https://www.pacificflying.com/recreation/what-is-a-fam-flight

You don’t need everything figured out to start flying.

You just need a clear first step.

Most people overthink the process.

In reality, it starts with a simple path: medical, ground school, first flight, first solo.

The fastest way to know if this is right for you?

Start with a real flight.

Book your FAM Flight here:
https://www.pacificflying.com/recreation/what-is-a-fam-flight/

Most pilots today train on glass cockpits.

But many still start on traditional gauges.

So which one actually makes you a better pilot?

Understanding both isn’t just helpful. It shapes how you scan, think, and react in the cockpit.

In this article, we break it down clearly:

• What glass cockpits do better
• Where traditional instruments still matter
• How does training on both affect your flying long-term

If you're starting flight training — or already flying — this matters more than you think.

Read it here:
https://www.pacificflying.com/glass-cockpits-vs-traditional-gauges/

At Pacific Flying Club, students train with both systems from early on. That balance builds stronger, more adaptable pilots.

The first milestone in aviation is the Private Pilot Licence.

The Private Pilot Licence is where many pilots begin. It is the first step that allows you to take control of an aircraft, build real flying skills, and explore the sky on your own terms.

At Pacific Flying Club, training combines ground school, simulator time, and hands-on flight instruction with experienced instructors. You will learn navigation, aircraft control, weather awareness, and the decision-making skills that every pilot relies on.

For many students, the PPL is the start of a lifelong passion. For others, it becomes the foundation for a professional aviation career.

Learn more about the Private Pilot Licence training program here:
https://www.pacificflying.com/recreation/training-private-pilot-licence-course

Don’t just think about becoming a pilot. Take the first step.

If flying has been in the back of your mind for years, this is where you start.

You don’t need experience. You don’t need to commit to a full program yet.

You just need to begin.

At Pacific Flying Club, you can:

• Book a Familiarization Flight
• Meet instructors
• See the aircraft
• Understand the training path
• Ask real questions

From there, you decide what comes next.

Read how to get started here:
https://www.pacificflying.com/recreation/getting-started/

You wake up early for your flight lesson. / Coffee. Quick breakfast. One last look at the weather.

Low ceiling. Marginal visibility. Winds are picking up. Then the message comes in: Cancelled.

If you’re training to become a pilot, this will happen. More than once... We wrote about it here:
https://www.pacificflying.com/weather-delays-in-flight-training/

If you’re in the middle of training, this one’s for you.

Thinking About Learning to Fly?

If you’ve ever been curious about flying but don’t want to jump straight into lessons, a Familiarization Flight is the place to start.

A FAM flight at Pacific Flying Club is a real introduction to flight training. You meet an instructor, sit in the left seat, and go flying in one of our training aircraft.

>You’ll see how a typical lesson works.
>You’ll get hands-on time with the controls.
>You’ll ask questions and get straight answers.

There’s no commitment and no pressure. The goal is simple: give you a clear idea of what flight training actually feels like before you decide what’s next.

If flying has been on your list for a while, this is the most practical first step.

Learn more about the FAM Flight here:
https://www.pacificflying.com/recreation/what-is-a-fam-flight/

The first time you climb into an aircraft for your multi-engine rating, it doesn’t feel like a milestone. It feels routine. Two throttles instead of one. A few extra checks were added to the flow. Everything looks familiar enough that your guard stays down. You taxi out thinking this is just the next step in training, not a turning point in how you fly.

Then the instructor calmly pulls one throttle back.

There’s no warning and no buildup. The airplane reacts immediately. The nose drifts, the aircraft rolls, and the balance you were comfortable with during single-engine training disappears. For a brief moment, your body reacts before your brain fully understands what’s happening. That hesitation is where multi-engine rating training really begins.

Full article: https://www.pacificflying.com/multi-engine-rating-explained

Howe Sound between Bowen Island and Gambier Island, looking north toward the Sunshine Coast. Another amazing flight in a Cessna 172.