More ratings. It seems crazy-you just finished studying and learning, but the opportunities to make your certificate go farther are so incredibly cool. Skim over the water in a seaplane. Master the art of flying taildraggers. Blow your friends and family away by flying a balloon. Get vertical in a helicopter. Or get your instrument rating to fly confidently in all weather and most conditions. Earn a commercial pilot certificate to get paid for flying, or a multiengine rating to build experience for a professional career. And the ultimate? The instructor certificate to share learning to fly with others. Give back. General aviation serves America by providing transportation to those in need or less fortunate. Join Angel Flight and transport patients to much-needed medical care. Pack on the puppies and fly WHY I FLY BRAD PIERCE "Flying the Cirrus has truly changed my life. It's expanded the business, allowed me to get to see more customers, but most of all I don't have to choose between personal and business." Pierce and his family own a restaurant supply and consulting company in Orlando that serves customers throughout the country. Pierce spends more time with his business and his family because of his Cirrus SR22, which he laughingly calls one of his best employees. 48 FLIGHT TRAINING YOU CAN FLY 2020