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Keeping One Step Ahead of ATC when flying IFR

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February 6, 2023

Gone are the days of making an educated guess on a route, only to have ATC respond with a full route clearance with intersections and airways. It now takes only a moment in ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot or FltPlan.com to enter a departure and destination airport and then see recently issued clearances to other aircraft flying the same route.

Sporty’s and flyGIRL launch 2023 scholarship

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February 5, 2023

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 scholarship program sponsored by Sporty's and flyGIRL. The award is intended to give existing student pilots that boost toward first solo or that initial pilot certificate.

February is IFR month at Sporty’s

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February 4, 2023

Throughout the month of February, Sporty’s will be celebrating IFR Month, a four-week focus on the challenges and rewards of instrument flying. In addition to special savings on pilot gear, Sporty’s will also offer a new YouTube video series.

View of landing runway with reduced visibility.

Quiz: Regulations for Instrument Flight Rules

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February 3, 2023

Instrument flying requires you to know a lot of rules, from clearance limits to airspace requirements. Can you answer all these regulations questions and stay legal in the IFR system?

Getting started with IFR training – tips for ensuring success

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February 2, 2023

Earning an instrument rating is a rewarding experience that will give you confidence and make your pilot’s license more powerful. Here's how to get off to a fast start on your training.

Adding an instrument rating provides safety and value

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February 1, 2023

As only a Private pilot, there are some limitations placed on your travel. The main restriction is something that all pilots are all too familiar with - weather. You are required to remain clear of those white puffy groups of water vapor in the sky, which in many cases, can be an inconvenient limitation.