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4 Tips to Make the Most out of Your Flight Lesson
Every moment in the cockpit is precious, especially given the…
Sporty’s introduces new book – Learn to Fly: A Comprehensive Guide to Private Pilot Training
Sporty's recently released a new book, Learn to Fly: A Comprehensive Guide to Private Pilot Training. Filled with honest advice from Sporty’s team of flight instructors, this book is the aspiring pilot’s introduction to the fascinating world of aviation
Ask a CFI: Can a pilot fly through a MOA?
A military operations area (MOA) is airspace established below 18,000' MSL to separate non-hazardous military flight activities (air combat maneuvers, air intercepts, low altitude tactics, etc.) from IFR aircraft and to identify for VFR aircraft where these activities are being conducted.
Video Tip: How to perform a Cessna 172 exterior preflight
The airplane preflight inspection is performed before each flight to ensure that all the required paperwork is on board, that the airplane systems are working properly and that the correct amount of fuel and oil are in the tanks. It's your chance to really look the airplane over inside and out to assure yourself that it's ready to fly, because once you're airborne, you just can't pull over in case something goes wrong.
Regional Airline Association (RAA) accepting scholarship applications
The Regional Airline Association (RAA) will be awarding three, $4,000 scholarships to assist students who are studying for a career in the airline industry. The application deadline is April 30, 2024.
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