“I went into aviation wanting to take part in advancing technology as a test pilot, without realizing that the very human abilities that enable technology, innovation, and advancement would tag me as a whistleblower and push my career back. It didn’t matter how many regulations existed or whether a governing entity stood for safety—I saw airplanes going into service with safety issues.”
You, born to teach, are the backbone of pilot training. You are the foundation on which all flying careers are built. Yours is one of the most important professions in aviation. You deserve to make as much of an impact as you aspire to.
Yet, you have a marketing problem. A marketing problem because students out there are frustrated. Students are looking for you and your ideas. You are wearing yourself out, not achieving all that you hope. Your work is not fulfilling, or you are uncomfortable. You care about students. You want to fly. You see a way to make things better. You aren’t busy enough. A marketing problem because what you offer to aviation should be compensated and recognized as richly as it deserves. A marketing problem because you should be fulfilled, respected, and recognized.
Flight schools don’t teach—instructors do. The pilot training market is saturated with numerous flight schools claiming to be the best, yet many lack access to effective instructors.
If you want the productive training you deserve, you’ve got to ask: Who is the right instructor for me?—not which flight school to choose.
While searching, be aware that the internet often hides highly relevant but less popular training options. What you’re looking for may be buried under search results manipulated by money.
There are good people all around us. Fly ORKA is a free flight training app dedicated to helping pilots and aspiring pilots find meaningful connections at every step of their aviation journey. We’ve reinvented networking in flight training so that those born to fly and those born to teach can meet and build high-impact relationships. We champion support, prioritizing the needs and well-being of those born to fly and those born to teach—always.
You’ve probably heard the phrase “practice, practice, practice” or “experience is the best teacher.” We believe in a different take: “We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” - John Dewey
After a flight, do you just log the time and move on, or do you take a moment to break it down? What went well? What could have been smoother? What needs improvement? What will you change next time?
Whether you’re an experienced pilot aiming for more or just starting out, Fly ORKA has your back throughout your entire journey. Fly ORKA is a flight training app that helps flyers worldwide have fun, memorable, and productive flights. It’s the aviation app where being an aviation geek is cool, and where we log memories and lessons learned—not just hours.
Here are six reasons why you don’t want to start flight training without the Fly ORKA app: