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How to Master Steep Turns: A Student Pilot’s Guide

Whether you’re just starting out or have logged hundreds of hours, mastering steep turns is all about precision, coordination, and feel. In our latest video tip, we break down practical strategies to help you fly steeper, smoother, and safer turns every time.

Webinar: First Look at Garmin’s New AXIS Flight Displays

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Join Garmin flight instructor and aviation educator Luke Wickersham on for a practical introduction to AXIS. Luke will walk through the system’s new features, explain the different AXIS models and variants, and take a closer look at why understanding the FMS is important for pilots.

How to read a METAR aviation weather report

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One of the first aviation-specific weather products you’ll learn to use is called an Aviation Routine Weather Report, or METAR for short, which is an observation of weather conditions at an airport.

S-Turns Across a Road—Sporty’s Flight Maneuver Spotlight

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An S-Turn across a road is a flight training maneuver where a pilot flies their aircraft across a straight road, performing a series of coordinated turns in opposite directions, effectively drawing an "S" pattern on the ground, demonstrating their ability to manage wind drift and adjust bank angles while maintaining a consistent ground track.

Webinar Video: Checkride Insights with Catherine Cavagnaro

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Join Catherine Cavagnaro, prominent DPE and longtime CFI, for an inside look at the checkride from the examiner's perspective. She shares practical advice on preparing for the practical test, making a positive impression, and avoiding common pitfalls that can compromise a successful outcome.

New Instrument Rating Written Test Questions Added to Sporty’s Course

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Sporty’s recently added a new set of study questions to the FAA Test Prep section of its Instrument Rating Course, reflecting recent changes to the FAA knowledge test.

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