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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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From the DPE: The Lost Art of Calling for a Weather Briefing

October 13, 2025
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The reluctance to call for a phone briefing not only limits their understanding of weather contexts but also fosters a superficial approach to flight safety. It's time we revive this "lost art" by encouraging Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) to integrate traditional briefings into training operations.
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Video tip: How to handle crosswinds during takeoff

October 8, 2025
When planning for takeoff, it's best to choose a runway at the departure airport that is most aligned with the wind. Unfortunately, the winds rarely blow right down the runway, so you must learn how to accomplish takeoffs and landings under crosswind conditions. This week's tip looks at the control inputs required and performance implications when performing a crosswind takeoff.
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What does that airport sign mean? Take our interactive quiz for pilots

October 6, 2025
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All airports with ATC control towers in the U.S. (and some non-towered airports) use a standard set of pavement markings and elevated signs to guide pilots from the parking airport to the active runway. Test your knowledge of their location and meaning in this interactive exercise so that you’ll be well prepared on what to expect when taxiing at a large airport.
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Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Find Your Flight School

October 3, 2025
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Thinking about learning to fly? Fall is a fantastic season to start planning your flight training journey. Cooler temperatures and calmer skies make for some of the most enjoyable flying conditions, and there’s no better time to explore your options.
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How to avoid wake turbulence from large airplanes (video tip)

October 1, 2025
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A hazardous phenomenon that all pilots learn to avoid when operating at airports is wake turbulence. This invisible turbulence is caused by a pair of counterrotating vortices behind an airplane's wingtips, generated whenever a wing develops lift.
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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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From the DPE: The Lost Art of Calling for a Weather Briefing

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Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Find Your Flight School

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MOSAIC Rule Explained: New Sport Pilot Privileges and LSA Standards

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

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