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Distractions on the Ramp: How a Moment’s Inattention Can Cost Lives

October 27, 2025
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Distractions on the ramp can be deadly. From cell phones to social media, even small lapses in attention can put pilots, passengers, and line personnel at risk. Learn how situational awareness before, during, and after flight can prevent accidents and keep everyone safe.
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Free Webinar: Aviation Law 101 for Pilots

October 24, 2025
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Join CFI and aviation attorney Mark Kolber for a practical look at the legal issues every pilot should know. From everyday cockpit decisions to the essentials of Aviation Law 101, you’ll gain real-world knowledge to help keep your flying safe and compliant.
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Sporty’s Launches 2026 Learn to Fly Course with Advanced AI Tools and New Flight Maneuver Training

October 22, 2025
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Sporty’s has released its all-new 2026 Learn to Fly Course, packed with major upgrades that make pilot training more immersive, efficient, and personalized than ever before. The latest edition introduces new 4K flight maneuver videos, a powerful aviation-specific AI study tool, and expanded resources for Sport Pilot training under the new MOSAIC rules.
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Flight Maneuver Spotlight: Emergency Approach and Landing

October 20, 2025
You need to react thoughtfully and quickly in the event the engine quits or you experience an unexpected loss of power. This week's tip covers a series of memory items to complete to try to restart the engine, and then what to do if a forced landing becomes necessary.
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AOPA Flight Training Scholarship Applications Now Open

October 17, 2025
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The AOPA Foundation is offering over $1 million in scholarships to help members achieve their aviation goals—from earning a private pilot certificate to pursuing advanced ratings or aviation careers.
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Video tip: Flying airplanes with retractable landing gear

October 15, 2025
Many high-performance airplanes feature retractable landing gear that allows them to fly at higher speeds thanks to the reduced drag (and they look cool too). There are new operational considerations to learn when transitioning to this type of airplane, including the best time to raise the gear after takeoff and lower the gear before landing. 
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Video tip: Flying airplanes with retractable landing gear

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Video tip: How to handle crosswinds during takeoff

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How to avoid wake turbulence from large airplanes (video tip)

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What does that airport sign mean? Take our interactive quiz for pilots

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Quiz: VFR Cross-Country Flight Planning

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Test your knowledge on airplane engine operations

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Distractions on the Ramp: How a Moment’s Inattention Can Cost Lives

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Free Webinar: Aviation Law 101 for Pilots

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Sporty’s Launches 2026 Learn to Fly Course with Advanced AI Tools and New Flight Maneuver Training

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Webinar Videos

Webinar Video: Q&A With ATC

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Webinar Video: How to Ace Your FAA Instrument Written

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

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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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Video: why learn to fly?

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Video: how do you learn to fly?

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Product Pilot Report: Flight Bags By Pilots

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Top 10 student pilot gifts

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Sporty’s introduces new book – Learn to Fly: A Comprehensive Guide to Private Pilot Training

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