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How to Identify Airport Runways and Traffic Patterns

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A standard traffic pattern is normally flown when setting up to approach and land at an airport. In this video, we'll take a look at the standard ways to both enter and depart a traffic pattern, as well as look at how runways are identified based on their location and orientation.
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Pilot’s Guide to Class E Airspace

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You’ll encounter Class E airspace on nearly every flight during your training, but unlike the clearly defined boundaries of Class B, C, or D airspace, Class E can feel invisible on a sectional chart, which sometimes leaves student pilots scratching their heads.
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Webinar: Choosing the Right Handheld Aviation Radio

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Join Sporty’s radio expert Doug Ranly on Wednesday, November 4, at 3pm Eastern for Aviation Radios—Choosing the Right Handheld.
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Video Tip: Flying Airplanes With Retractable Landing Gear

Many high-performance airplanes feature retractable landing gear, which lets them fly faster by reducing drag (and they look cool, too). Transitioning to this type of airplane introduces new operational considerations, including the best time to raise the gear after takeoff and lower it before landing.
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Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course Adds New Video Training and Test Prep for 2027

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The 2027 edition of Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course builds on its flight and ground instruction with new 4K video lessons, expanded Flight Instructor Focus segments, updated FAA test preparation, and additional ways to practice for the checkride.
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Webinar Video: Beyond the Buttons — Mastering Your Modern Autopilot

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Join PilotWorkshops’ Ryan Koch for Beyond the Buttons: Mastering Your Modern Autopilot, a webinar exploring the habits pilots need to get more from today’s autopilots, stay ahead of changing modes, and recognize when the system isn’t doing what they intended.
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