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Video tip: Get to Know Your Altimeter

August 27, 2025
The altimeter is a flight instrument that provides accurate altitude information to pilots and relies solely on outside air pressure. This week's tip explores how the altimeter works, the various types of altitudes you need to know about and potential errors you may encounter while referencing the altimeter.
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Flight Maneuver Spotlight: Soft Field Takeoff

August 25, 2025
The soft-field takeoff technique will be required when departing from runway surfaces made of grass or dirt and will allow you to keep as much weight off the nose wheel as possible during the takeoff roll.
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Video Tip: How to Make Better Takeoffs

August 20, 2025
The takeoff is one of the exhilarating parts of flying, but requires some basic knowledge of aircraft control and the airport environment. Here we'll look at a series of tips to help ensure each of your takeoffs are executed both smoothly and safely.
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The biggest myth in aviation? That great pilots are defined by great flying skills.

August 18, 2025
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So, the next time you’re training a student, mentoring a pilot, or in an interview and someone asks, “Tell me about a time you showed great leadership,” don’t rush to share the story where you look like a flawless hero. Your most powerful stories come from the moments where you were human, when you made a mistake, owned it, learned from it, and helped others grow because of it.
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Boeing Projects Strong Demand for Pilots Through 2044

August 15, 2025
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If you're thinking about a career in aviation, there's never been a better time to start. Boeing’s newly released 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts a global need for 660,000 new pilots over the next 20 years—a clear sign that aviation is calling for a new generation.
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Video Tip: Operations at Class C and D Airports

August 13, 2025
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Class C and D airspace will surround airports that can handle a moderate amount of air traffic. This means there are some important restrictions to remember any time you're operating within - or underneath this airspace. In this week's video tip, we review how Class C and D airspace works, what you need to do to fly legally in it and how to stay safe.
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Video tip: Get to Know Your Altimeter

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Video Tip: How to Make Better Takeoffs

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Video Tip: Operations at Class C and D Airports

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Test your knowledge on airplane engine operations

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Quiz: Wake Turbulence Avoidance

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Quiz: Airplane Weight and Balance

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The biggest myth in aviation? That great pilots are defined by great flying skills.

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Boeing Projects Strong Demand for Pilots Through 2044

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AIM Change 1 Update Clarifies Upwind Leg at Towered Airports

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Webinar Video: Home Simulation For IFR Training and Proficiency—a Pilot’s Perspective

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Webinar Video: Flying with the iPad as a Digital Copilot

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5 Smart Ways to Cut the Cost of Becoming a Pilot

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It’s Learn to Fly Week at Sporty’s and Flight Training Central

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How to Become a Pilot: Your Complete Guide to Learning to Fly

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