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How to take off and land in a multiengine airplane

Earning a multiengine rating can open up a world of adventure, from reliable cross country travel to new career options. Our latest video tip includes a segment from Sporty's new Multiengine Training Course, to give you a feel for the steps to safely operate a multiengine airplane on a normal VFR flight, from startup to landing.
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Flight Maneuver Spotlight: Short Field Takeoff

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Each maneuver is part of Sporty's 2025 Learn to Fly Course and includes a narrated video animation, along with step-by-step instructions that include performance standards and common errors. Study them while on the ground or print them for quick reference in the airplane.
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New VFR Mastery Scenario: Iconic Adventure

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Real-world flying is full of unexpected complications. This month's VFR Mastery scenario explores how pilots can manage time pressure, regulations, and risk when the original plan falls apart.
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Master the whiz wheel: how to use a mechanical E6B flight computer

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Most students today prefer to use an electronic E6B flight computer when planning a flight or preparing for the FAA knowledge test.  The electronic E6B is actually the evolution of a mechanical E6B flight computer, often referred to as a whiz wheel. While the mechanical E6B may take a little longer to learn compared to its electronic counterpart, the learning process is a fun challenge.
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Why Old-School Flashcards Still Work for Pilots

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Flight training has never offered more ways to learn. Student pilots today can watch video lessons, take online courses, use AI study tools, and carry entire aviation libraries on a tablet. Yet one of the most effective learning tools remains surprisingly simple: the flashcard.
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Video Tip: Master the Power-Off Stall

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This week’s tip takes on one of the most important basic maneuvers every pilot must understand: the power-off stall. You’ll see how to recognize, enter, and recover from the stall the right way—and why proper technique matters more than just meeting the ACS standards.
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Video Tip of the Week

How to take off and land in a multiengine airplane

Flight Maneuver Spotlight: Short Field Takeoff

Master the whiz wheel: how to use a mechanical E6B flight computer

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