Javier Diaz

Entrepreneur & Stunt Helicopter Pilot

Javier Diaz is an Entrepreneur & Stunt Pilot, and owner of Wings Air Helicopters LLC. With over 20 years of flying experience in both helicopters and small planes, his company specializes in helicopter charters, tours, flight training, and aerial film production. He earned his BS from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). As a Stunt Pilot, Javier has many major film credits, including several blockbuster films.

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How to

Fly an Airplane

If you're looking to fly a plane legally and safely, you'll need to sign up for thorough training and get your pilot's license. But if you're curious about what a pilot does to safely fly a plane, or you're embarking on ...

How to

Navigate Using a VOR

VOR, short for VHF Omni-directional Range, is a type of radio navigation system for aircraft. VORs broadcast a VHF radio composite signal including the station's Morse code identifier (and sometimes a voice identifier), ...

How to

Fly a Helicopter

Ever dreamed of piloting a helicopter? Flying a helicopter, or rotorcraft, requires a different set of skills than flying an airplane, although there are some similarities. While an airplane depends on forward motion to ...

How to

Fly a Cessna

This article focuses on taking you through all of the basics for the six instruments in a Cessna 172, one of the most common aircraft. The Cessna 172 is illustrative of all similar types of aircraft. Moreover, if needed,...

How to

Land an Airplane in an Emergency

Have you ever wondered what you would do if the pilot became unconscious? If there is no one else capable of flying the plane, your safety may depend on you making several important decisions. Your landing will likely be...

How to

Land a Cessna 172

Impress your friends on your aviation knowledge. Landing a plane is the most important part of a flight. Fly safe! These instructions assume you are approaching a towered airport for landing in a left traffic pattern, an...

How to

Become an Airline Pilot

Do you dream of soaring through the skies at high altitudes and getting paid for it? If so, being an airline pilot might be the perfect job for you! There are actually a few different paths you can take to become a pilot...

How to

Become a Pilot

Becoming a pilot takes years of education, training, and licensure. Preparing early will help you know what to expect and plan out your career map beforehand. For the best-paying piloting careers, you will need at least ...