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Enjoy reading some of my favorite aviation stories.


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


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


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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