How to identify airport runways and traffic patterns (video tip)

A standard traffic pattern is normally flown when setting up to approach and land at an airport. In this video, we'll take a look at the standard ways to both enter and depart a traffic pattern, as well as look at how runways are identified based on their location and orientation.
seaplane

Why I fly

/
1 Comment
I have learned problem solving, Getting me and the airplane out of a fix. I use those skills every day, So that is reason number six.

Inflight emergency scenarios with Spencer Suderman (episode 3)

In this episode, Spencer simulates several inflight emergency scenarios and how to handle them, including loss of engine power, flight instrument failure and loss of radio communications.
Video Tip: Starting the airplane engine

Video Tip: Starting the airplane engine

Starting the airplane engine is one of the first hands-on procedures you'll learn when starting your flight training. In our latest video tip, we'll show you step-by-step the procedure for starting the Cessna 172S fuel-injected engine.
Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo

Home Simulator Flying and Flight Training

Home computer flight simulation technology has made impressive leaps forward over the past 10 years. Finally, stock software made by companies like Microsoft allow for at-home flight simulation real enough to provide tangible benefits.

Webinar video: pilot hiring trends and tips

Aspiring career pilots of all ages, backgrounds, shapes and sizes will learn about the pathways to becoming a professional pilot.
Traffic Pattern

Quiz: Flying The Traffic Pattern

Check out our latest pilot quiz to test your flying knowledge of airport traffic patterns, landing directions and appropriate techniques for operating around the airport.

Next week is EAA’s Learn to Fly Week

The inaugural EAA Learn to Fly Week will take place next week, May 15-20! Expert flight instructors and representatives from aviation organizations will present free and interactive webinars to help jumpstart your flight training journey.
pilot

How I hit my flight training budget within $50

/
3 Comments
Following the checkride, I totaled all the money I spent on training to discover it was $50 less than what the flight school manager had estimated at the beginning.

The Road to PIC YouTube Series from Baron Pilot

/
1 Comment
Learning to fly is fun and rewarding, but it can also be frustrating…