Webinar video: aviation headsets

Join Doug Ranly as he demystifies the world of aviation headsets, shares what's new, and highlights the features important to you. When you're ready to purchase your headset, visit Sporty's interactive buyers guide and see a complete lineup of headsets available for sale.

10 tips to get the most out of each flight lesson

Learning to fly an airplane should be a fun and enjoyable process, but you need to have a game plan to ensure that your flight training proceeds smoothly and efficiently. Here are 10 tips to help you get the most out of each lesson.

My experience as a rusty pilot

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People who could fly airplanes had an elite reputation in my mind; one that seemed too far-fetched for me to consider. So my teenage years were filled with school, sports, and summer jobs outside occasionally interrupted by the distinct hum of an engine passing overhead.

What’s up with the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Test?

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The pathway to a Private Pilot certificate involves many training requirements, including ground school, in-airplane flight training, and a few FAA tests. Here we'll focus on recent updates to the FAA Knowledge test and how to best prepare for it.

Flight School and Instructor Guide to Sporty’s Pilot Training Courses

Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course provides a modern, comprehensive training solution for your flight school that is sure to increase enrollment and improve retention and performance. In this detailed guide, you'll learn how to integrate Sporty's courses into your curriculum, monitor student progress and take advantage of the Flight Schedule Pro integration.

Are you prepared to go around?

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Minutes later we were told to slow to our final speed as the Falcon tri-jet had not yet begun its taxi. We were fortunate to have about 20 seconds at our 120kt final approach speed to discuss the possibility of a go-around given the slow progress of the Falcon’s taxi run. This discussion involved the steps we would take performing the go-around.