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CFI Focus: How to fly a power-on stall in a Cessna 172

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Join Sporty's Senior CFI Noah Frye in our new Flight Instructor Focus series, as he talks through how to fly the Power-On Stall in a Cessna 172. Noah breaks down each step of the maneuver and shares common student errors to watch for during training.
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From the DPE: Just do what the regulation says!

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A flight can look like it checks all the boxes and still fail to meet the requirements for a certificate or rating. Jason Blair shares common examples of training requirements gone wrong and explains why CFIs and students should follow the regulations carefully rather than trying to get creative.
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Listen to the latest episodes of Pilot’s Discretion

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Pilot’s Discretion features candid conversations with some of aviation’s most interesting people. From flight training and pilot decision-making to aerobatics, homebuilt airplanes, and professional flying, each episode offers a fresh perspective on the people and experiences that make aviation unique.
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Webinar Video: What’s New With ForeFlight

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Join Thomas Daugherty, Head of ForeFlight Training Solutions, as he discusses the latest updates to ForeFlight, including ClearNOTAMs and Mobile Clearance Delivery, along with new safety features including Emergency Glide.
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The Rectangular Course: Your Foundation for Better Traffic Patterns

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Ride along with Sporty's flight instructors to learn how to fly the rectangular course ground reference maneuver.
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Quiz: Airplane Weight and Balance

Calculating an airplane's weight and balance is mandatory before every flight. An airplane's performance, handling, and structural characteristics depend on weight and balance, and operating an overloaded or out-of-balance aircraft creates serious safety risks.
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CFI Focus: How to fly a power-on stall in a Cessna 172

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