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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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Flight Lesson for Pilots: Cessna 172 Takeoff

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The takeoff is one of the exhilarating parts of flying, but it requires basic knowledge of aircraft control and the airport environment. Here, we'll cover a series of tips to help you execute each takeoff smoothly and safely.
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Quiz: Can You Identify These Airport Signs and Markings?

Taxiing around large airports is often one of the more challenging aspects when learning to fly. Studying the various signs and markings in preparation for operating at an airport with a complex taxiway and runway layout will help you better understand the system and improve your situational awareness as you move from the parking area to the active runway.
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Video tip: Get to Know Your Altimeter

The altimeter is a flight instrument that provides accurate altitude information to pilots and relies solely on outside air pressure. This week's tip explores how the altimeter works, the various types of altitudes you need to know about and potential errors you may encounter while referencing the altimeter.
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You Know How to Use Your Autopilot. But Do You Understand It?

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A good autopilot workflow doesn't mean pressing a button and looking away. It means selecting the appropriate mode, verifying that the autopilot is doing what you expect, and continuing to monitor the airplane. It also means learning to anticipate the automation.
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Commercial pilot video tip: Eights on Pylons

There are several new flight maneuvers to learn during Commercial Pilot Training. One of the new ground reference maneuvers is called Eights on Pylons, which involves flying a figure 8 pattern over the ground while varying the aircraft’s altitude in order to maintain a defined visual reference to preselected reference points, called pivot points, or pylons.
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You Know How to Use Your Autopilot. But Do You Understand It?

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