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Currency Does Not Equal Proficiency
What is the difference between Currency and Proficiency? Let Narber Aviation help you build your proficiency and master your flying skills.
ethannarber
Jan 213 min read


Building Your Pilot Library: The 5 Books Every Student Pilot Needs
The 5 must-have publications to start your aviation journey.
ethannarber
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Beyond the Purchase Price: Why a Planning Tool is Your Most Important Pre-Buy Investment
The important reasons you need a great analyzer tool when looking to purchase an airplane!
ethannarber
Jul 18, 20253 min read


How Much Does a Private Pilot License Really Cost in 2025? A CFI's Honest Breakdown
An honest look at what flight training will cost to obtain a Private Pilot Certificate. Complete with resources to help you plan your budget.
ethannarber
Jul 17, 20255 min read


Time to Get Your Private Pilot License? Begin Your Flight Training Today!
Your guide on getting started with flight training and your aviation dreams.
ethannarber
Feb 4, 20254 min read


FAA Checkride Preparation: Narber Aviation Digital Template Kits
Whether it’s preparing for an FAA checkride or if you are a CFI applicant trying to figure out how to start your lesson plans, I have the...
ethannarber
Jan 19, 20252 min read


A Comprehensive Quick-Guide to FAA BasicMed
Your go-to guide on understanding FAA BasicMed.
ethannarber
Jan 7, 20252 min read


Day Trip! Visiting Chicago ARTCC
A beautiful spring day in the upper Midwest. It was time to hop in a Cirrus and take a flight from Des Moines to Aurora, Illinois to tour...
ethannarber
May 13, 20243 min read


Aircraft Detail | N9966G
This awesome Piper Saratoga is all ready to go on its next adventure. Sharp looking airplane! If you are interested in learning more...
ethannarber
May 10, 20241 min read


Aircraft Detail | N984KC
SR22 in Des Moines getting a great detail. If you're in the central Iowa area and looking to get your plane to shine, submit a request...
ethannarber
May 9, 20241 min read


Aircraft Detail | N221PP
Got this Malibu Meridian cleaned up and ready to roll for it's next trip. This is an extremely well maintained and beautiful airplane!
ethannarber
May 8, 20241 min read


Perfecting the Shine | What Cleaning Products do I Use?
Every person who cleans an airplane regularly will have their own set of tools and products that best fit how they want to achieve that...
ethannarber
May 8, 20241 min read


Aircraft Detail | N558SR
Beautiful SR22 detail
ethannarber
May 8, 20241 min read


My Favorite Flight | Flying the Hudson Corridor
People often ask me, "Where is the coolest place you've flown a plane?" Without a doubt, my answer is New York City. I have flown a...
ethannarber
Mar 2, 20243 min read


A Long, Long Day...
Phoenix to Des Moines... The long way.
ethannarber
Sep 15, 20233 min read


EAA AirVenture | The Aviation Enthusiast's Dream
Why is EAA AirVenture every aviation enthusiast's dream?
ethannarber
Aug 24, 20233 min read

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