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  • Video Tip: VFR communications

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Starts Monday

July 18, 2025
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For seven days from sunrise to well past sunset, your Oshkosh day is filled with thrilling displays of aerobatics, informative programs and hands-on workshops, diverse aircraft spanning all eras of flight, evening programs, and much, much more.
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Taxi with confidence: Airport taxiway signs and markings for Pilots

July 17, 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. In this video, we'll explore the location and meaning of each in a simulated 3D airport environment so that you'll be well prepared on what to expect when taxiing at a large airport.
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Unintended Consequences of Reducing ATP Minimum Hours

July 14, 2025
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The aviation industry has long debated the minimum flight hours required for pilots to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, a prerequisite for serving as a pilot in command at major airlines. Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates 1,500 hours of total flight time for most pilots seeking an ATP certificate, although certain exemptions (e.g., for military pilots or graduates of approved aviation programs) allow for reduced minimums—known as a Restricted ATP.
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Featured Photo: Racing the Summer Storms

July 11, 2025
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After beating storms out of CRW on a summer evening, the sunset popped through distant clouds, making for a serene view while climbing to cruising altitude.
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Video Tip: VFR communications

July 9, 2025
Talking on the radio can be intimidating for new pilots, but with a few tips in mind it doesn't have to be hard. In our latest video tip, we give you a few basics to remember so you can sound like a pro when you talk to tower or on the CTAF. If you know what to expect, you'll be a lot more confident.
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Quiz: Wake Turbulence Avoidance

July 7, 2025
Wake turbulence is an invisible hazard that presents an additional challenge for pilots operating light airplanes out of busy airports. Take our latest quiz and test your knowledge of proper avoidance techniques.
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Video Tip of the Week

Taxi with confidence: Airport taxiway signs and markings for Pilots

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Video Tip: VFR communications

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Video tip: How to determine the wind direction for takeoff and landing

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Quiz: Wake Turbulence Avoidance

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Quiz: Airplane Weight and Balance

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Mastering the approach and landing: A quiz for pilots

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Starts Monday

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Unintended Consequences of Reducing ATP Minimum Hours

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What’s New in Airman Testing: June 2025 Updates You Should Know

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Webinar Videos

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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Webinar Video: Flying with the iPad as a Digital Copilot

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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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Video: choosing a flight school

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Video: why learn to fly?

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Video: how do you learn to fly?

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Top 10 student pilot gifts

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

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5 “must-have” products for IFR training

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A Comprehensive Guide to the FAA Knowledge Test

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