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Rectangular Course—Sporty’s Flight Maneuver Spotlight

January 20, 2025

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During your training, you will be introduced to the rectangular course and other ground reference maneuvers. Ground reference maneuvers integrate the fundamentals of flight and demonstrate that you have competence in manipulating the flight controls and applying control pressures to maintain a pre-determined aircraft course relative to objects on the ground.

Future Takes Flight Scholarship Program Offering $30,000 in Awards

January 17, 2025

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The Sheltair and Avfuel Future Takes Flight Scholarships provide $30,000 in educational funds annually. This year the program will award six, $5,000 scholarships across three categories: two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education.

Commercial pilot video tip: Eights on Pylons

January 15, 2025

There are several new flight maneuvers to learn during Commercial Pilot Training. One of the new ground reference maneuvers is called Eights on Pylons, which involves flying a figure 8 pattern over the ground while varying the aircraft’s altitude in order to maintain a defined visual reference to preselected reference points, called pivot points, or pylons.

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the FAA Knowledge Test

January 13, 2025

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Scheduling your FAA knowledge test is an exciting step toward…

Descent Planning: Strategies for Safe and Smooth Arrivals

January 10, 2025

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Descent planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing your flight. And if not planned properly, a poorly executed descent can present challenges and unnecessary risks when transitioning to an approach or the traffic pattern. Pilots must consider a variety of factors, including terrain, weather, airspace constraints, and aircraft performance, to ensure a smooth and safe descent.

Share Your Thoughts on the State of Flight Training and Enter for a Chance to Win

January 9, 2025

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Redbird Flight recently launched its fifth annual State of Flight Training Survey. The survey allows all stakeholders the opportunity to share their thoughts on the key opportunities and challenges facing flight training businesses and flight instructors. The information you share helps the flight training community identify trends, priorities, strengths, and challenges to build a brighter future for aviation.