Pilot’s guide to special use airspace

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It's important for pilots to understand the operating requirements and restrictions regarding Special Use airspace (SUA).  SUA consists of Prohibited, Restricted, Warning, Military Operation, Alert, and Controlled Firing Areas. All SUA is depicted on aeronautical charts, except for controlled firing areas (CFA), temporary military operations areas (MOA), and temporary restricted areas.

IFR challenge from Pilot Workshops: What would you do?

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In this PilotWorkshops IFR Mastery scenario, you own a Beech Sundowner equipped with upgraded instruments, an IFR GPS and an autopilot. The Sundowner will take you, your spouse and a family friend from Abilene, Texas (KABI) to McAlester, Oklahoma (KMLC). On approach to your destination, you execute a missed approach in low IFR conditions. Should you try this approach again or cut your losses and head to the alternate?

How to use VFR flight plans (video tip)

Pilots should get in the habit of filing and opening VFR Flight Plans when flying away from the local airport environment. Then, in the unlikely event that you have an emergency or off-airport landing, the authorities know to come look for you along your planned route of flight.

FAA publishes additional airport safety information for select airports

FAA’s From the Flight Deck video series has published “Pilot Handbooks” for 40 airports across the US with new locations added regularly.
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4 Tips to Make the Most out of Your Flight Lesson

Every moment in the cockpit is precious, especially given the…

Sporty’s introduces new book – Learn to Fly: A Comprehensive Guide to Private Pilot Training

Sporty's recently released a new book, Learn to Fly: A Comprehensive Guide to Private Pilot Training. Filled with honest advice from Sporty’s team of flight instructors, this book is the aspiring pilot’s introduction to the fascinating world of aviation

Ask a CFI: Can a pilot fly through a MOA?

A military operations area (MOA) is airspace established below 18,000' MSL to separate non-hazardous military flight activities (air combat maneuvers, air intercepts, low altitude tactics, etc.) from IFR aircraft and to identify for VFR aircraft where these activities are being conducted.

Regional Airline Association (RAA) accepting scholarship applications

The Regional Airline Association (RAA) will be awarding three, $4,000 scholarships to assist students who are studying for a career in the airline industry. The application deadline is April 30, 2024.
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Quiz: Understanding the airplane Pitot-Static System

The pitot-static system is the source of valuable flight information…
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Dust devils present significant aviation risks

The spiraling updraft of a dust devil can oncur under clear skies and warm conditions especially in areas with flat terrain. Given their strenth and often invisible presence, dust devils can create suden and unexpected and severe turbulence.