Video tip: what kind of cloud is that?
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Clouds are often referred to as “sign posts in the sky”, and for good reason since they are one of the best visual indicators of what mother nature has planned for the weather. This week’s tip takes a look at the various types of clouds, when and where they form and what kind of flying conditions pilots can expect when flying in and around them.
The video clip below is from Sporty’s 2025 Learn to Fly Course
As Sporty’s lead aviation course and video producer, Bret is usually flying an interesting airplane, and often with a camera rolling. He oversees the development, production and distribution of over 30 aviation courses from Sporty's, including the Private Pilot Learn to Fly Course. He is a flight instructor and check airman at the Sporty's Academy flight school and a senior captain on a Cessna Citation.
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