Personal Wings

Flight Training & Aircraft Brokerage for High Performance, Turboprop and Light Jet Aircraft

Take Flight with Confidence: The Power of Online Avionics Training

Mastering modern avionics like Collins Pro Line 21, Pro Line Fusion, and Eclipse Jet systems is crucial for optimal piloting. But traditional training can be inflexible, demanding travel and sacrificing precious operational time.

Here at Personal Wings, we empower you to soar beyond limitations with online training designed to boost safety, proficiency, and aircraft familiarization, all at your own pace and on your schedule.

Aviation Scholarship Info

Does the cost of aviation training feel like it puts your dreams out of reach? We compiled a list of scholarships and other resources for you to explore and help secure funding for your training and ratings.

ABOUT RICH PICKETT

Passionate About Flight

Ever since my first exploratory flight with an instructor flying has had me hooked. Over forty years of private and professional flying, I'm still as enchanted and enthralled as I was that first day.

I continue to share my flying passion through high performance flight instruction, authoring aviation articlesdesigning and producing aircraft parts, and volunteering flights for those in need.

It's my hope to continue inspiring current and future pilots for many more years to come.

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Rich Pickett

CFII • SMEL • ASES • AIGI • ATP
CE525S • CE510S • CE500 • DA10 • EA500S • L39 • L29 • RA390S • SF50

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Latest Video

Garmin Aviation’s Citation Synergy Retrofit for CJ1/CJ2 | Avionics Update Overview

Garmin Aviation’s Citation Synergy Retrofit for CJ1/CJ2 | Avionics Update Overview In this video, we dive into Garmin’s exciting Citation Retrofit for the CJ1/CJ2 series, replacing the aging Collins Pro Line 21 and Universal FMS system with cutting-edge avionics technology. This upgrade significantly enhances safety, navigation, and communication capabilities with features like autopilot-coupled go-arounds, electronic stability protection, and underspeed protection.

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Aviation Inspiration

Resources for Pilots

Training Videos

Fly over to my YouTube channel to watch my latest free aviation training and showcase videos.

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Aviation Writing

Sharing my passion for flight is evident with my numerous blog posts and articles.

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Aircraft Accessories

As an avid pilot, I've used thousands of accessories, and now I make my own!

Citation Products & Eclipse Products

Personal Wings Blog

Latest Blog Posts

Rich is a kind, patient, intelligent instructor with a great grasp of all aspects of aviation. Any student would be lucky to have him as their primary instructor. George Gould member of the Board USNA 

George Gould, USNA Board Member

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