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How to fly in and out of airports in Class C and D airspace

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Class C and D airspace will surround airports that can handle a moderate amount of air traffic. This means there are some important restrictions to remember any time you're operating within - or underneath this airspace. In this week's video tip, we review how Class C and D airspace works, what you need to do to fly legally in it and how to stay safe.
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Find a flight school near you with our updated directory

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We've recently completed a comprehensive audit of the Flight Training Central Flight School Directory, updating listings and verifying information to make it easier than ever to find training options near you. The directory now includes approximately 800 flight schools across the United States
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Webinar Video: Tools and Resources to Help Your Flight School Thrive

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Join Sporty’s Flight School Sales Manager Brady Kannady for an in-depth look at Sporty's Flight School Advantage and how your school can benefit from the program.
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Video tip: How to determine the wind direction for takeoff and landing

When departing or approaching an airport, it's important that you choose a runway that allows you to takeoff or land into the wind. This week's tip looks at some common wind direction indicators found on the ground at many airports, along with how to use the radio to tune into automated weather reporting systems.
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See and Be Seen: Test Your Pilot Traffic Awareness Skills

All pilots must maintain vigilance to see and avoid other aircraft. In a see-and-be-seen environment you should continuously scan all areas visible from the cockpit. But do you know the best method to accomplish this? What about at night? Take this quiz and test your ability to spot a potential traffic conflict and avoid a dangerous collision.
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How to preflight a Cessna 172 airplane

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The airplane preflight inspection is performed before each flight to ensure that all the required paperwork is on board, that the airplane systems are working properly and that the correct amount of fuel and oil are in the tanks. It's your chance to really look the airplane over inside and out to assure yourself that it's ready to fly, because once you're airborne, you just can't pull over in case something goes wrong.
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How to fly in and out of airports in Class C and D airspace

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

How to preflight a Cessna 172 airplane

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