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Required certificates and documents and flying with inoperative equipment

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June 5, 2023
While the time-honored tradition of the walk-around is vitally important so is the preflight inside the cabin making sure the required documents are on board and that the instruments and equipment are in operable condition.
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RAA scholarship application window now open

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June 2, 2023
Regional Airline Association (RAA) is encouraging future generations to pursue aviation while helping to offset the financial burden placed on students during their education and training. To support that goal, RAA is awarding three (3) scholarships in the amount of $4,000 each.
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Video Tip: VFR communications

May 31, 2023
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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Breaking the Barriers, the Final 4 Obstacles to Your Flight Training

May 31, 2023
Sadly, many of the people who begin flight lessons are never able to see them through to earning a certificate. Much as the ongoing NCAA tournament that began with 68 teams is being whittled down to the final four, pilot candidates fall to the wayside for a plethora of reasons. But this article will discuss the four most common pitfalls and suggest strategies so you become a pilot rather than falling victim to these obstacles.
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Round-Dial or Glass, Which Is Right for Me?

May 30, 2023
When deciding between training in a traditional round-dial airplane or training in a glass flight deck airplane, the first thing you must ask yourself is the question, "What type of airplane will I be flying after I get my rating?"
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Starting flight training later in life: some tips for success

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May 30, 2023
As we get older, most of us get worse at being a student—no matter what the subject. After all, you’re used to being the expert. So if you’re considering learning to fly after your 40th birthday (or your 60th—you really aren’t too old to start), remember these tips. 
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Video Tip of the Week

Video Tip: VFR communications

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Paula’s Discovery Flight – Private pilot training tips with Spencer Suderman (episode 4)

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Video tip: Techniques for better takeoffs

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Quizzes

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Quiz: Traffic Spotting Techniques

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Quiz: Airspace classifications and rules

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Traffic Pattern

Quiz: Flying The Traffic Pattern

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Articles

Required certificates and documents and flying with inoperative equipment

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RAA scholarship application window now open

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Breaking the Barriers, the Final 4 Obstacles to Your Flight Training

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Webinar Videos

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Webinar video: Pass your checkride with DPE, Jason Blair

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Webinar video: How to pass the FAA written in less time

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Sporty’s webinar video: Top 10 ForeFlight Features You Probably Didn’t Know About

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Getting Started Tips

How much does it cost to earn a pilot’s license?

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Your first flight lesson – a video preview

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What’s the right pilot certificate: Sport, Recreational or Private Pilot?

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Getting Started Videos

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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Pilot Gear

What pilots need to know about charging plugs, batteries, and cables

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What’s in my flight bag?

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Sentry

5 “must-have” products for IFR training

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Resources

Sporty's Airport

Sporty’s Academy

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2020 courses

Learn to Fly Course

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