Nothing brings together the aviation community like an AOG event

“AOG (Aircraft on Ground)” is the term used in aviation to indicated the aircraft is grounded or unairworthy. While it could be for technical reasons, it’s more often referencing a mechanical issue of some variety.

Avoiding adverse drug interactions

Impairment from medication, particularly over-the-counter (OTC) medication, has been cited in a number of accidents in general aviation (GA).

Eights on Pylons: Sporty’s Commercial Flight Maneuver Spotlight

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.

Webinar video: advanced flight simulator tips

J oin Sporty's own Chris McGonegle as he covers the advanced tips for using an at home simulator.

FAA launches interactive Fact Book

Interested in uncovering facts about the world of aerospace?…

Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course adds new videos and training guides

Sporty’s courses are the ideal pilot training companion – everything you need to prepare for your written test and earn your certificate or rating, with ground school, test prep, and real-world training all in one easy-to-use system. Students enrolled in Sporty's courses enjoy free lifetime updates to both content and features available across all online, mobile app and TV platforms. Here's a quick rundown covering the latest set of updates added this month.
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Quiz: VFR Cross-Country Flight Planning

Winds aloft, true course, heading and groundspeed. Can you put…

Surface Safety Symposium for GA – Monday, November 7

The FAA Safety Team is hosting a discussion on GA surface safety…

Pilots: prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas…

FAA publications updated: AIM and Pilot/Controller Glossary

FAA recently issued change 3 of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Pilot/Controller Glossary effective November 3, 2022.