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Video Tip: Aerodynamics of a Wing Stall

January 25, 2023
During your flight training you will practice stalling the airplane to better learn the low-speed handling characteristics of the airplane, and how to recover if an unintentional stall occurs. In this video tip we'll look at how the airflow changes over the wing as it nears the critical angle of attack and eventually stalls.
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HD flight maneuver spotlight: steep turns

Steep Turns – Sporty’s HD Flight Maneuver Spotlight

January 23, 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of the Flight Maneuver Spotlight series. Here we'll highlight the various maneuvers you'll practice during your flight training and be expected to demonstrate during your private pilot checkride. Each maneuver is part of Sporty's 2023 Learn to Fly Course and includes a narrated video animation, along with step-by-step instructions.
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Aircraft registrations now valid for 7 years

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January 20, 2023
Effective this Monday, January 23, aircraft registrations are now valid for 7 years thanks to an amendment to the FAA Authorization Act of 2018 championed by Congressional Representative, Sam Graves (R-Mo.), who also serves as co-chair of the House General Aviation Caucus.
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How to use ForeFlight to plan a cross-country flight around airspace (video tip)

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January 18, 2023
There are many considerations when planning a VFR cross-country flight and a direct course between two airports isn't always an option. This week's tip takes a look at how to use the 2D and 3D planning tools in ForeFlight to evaluate both controlled and special-use airspace that might get in the way and how to choose the optimum route and altitude based on these variables.
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Abnormal maneuvers for a student pilot to practice in a simulator

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January 16, 2023
Home flight simulators offer a wealth of practice when it comes to today’s budding aviators. No longer do we have to settle for green lines on a black background with a few instrument indications. We can turn on live weather, sync with our actual electronic flight bag, and practice communications.
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Grounding of flights reminds us of the importance of NOTAMs

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January 13, 2023
Not far removed from the holiday chaos of Southwest Airlines cancelling more than 16,700 flights which reportedly could cost the airline nearly $1B, a different kind of chaos ensued Wednesday morning as the FAA grounded flights after the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system crashed.
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Video Tip of the Week

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Video Tip: Aerodynamics of a Wing Stall

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How to use ForeFlight to plan a cross-country flight around airspace (video tip)

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Video tip: 6 rules for VFR cross-country flights

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Quiz: Airspace classifications and rules

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Quiz: Cold Weather Operations

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Quiz: VFR Cross-Country Flight Planning

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HD flight maneuver spotlight: steep turns

Steep Turns – Sporty’s HD Flight Maneuver Spotlight

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Aircraft registrations now valid for 7 years

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Abnormal maneuvers for a student pilot to practice in a simulator

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Webinar video: 20 questions to test your aviation knowledge

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Webinar video: advanced flight simulator tips

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Webinar video: a pilot’s guide to headsets

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Getting Started Tips

Why learn to fly?

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How to become a pilot – a learn to fly checklist

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How do I choose a flight school?

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Getting Started Videos

Video: why learn to fly?

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Video: how do you learn to fly?

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Video: your first flight lesson

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Free training tools available in Sporty’s Pilot Training app

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Sporty’s launches suite of free flight instructor tools

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What’s new in Sporty’s 2023 Pilot Training Courses

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Sporty’s Academy

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