Choosing the best IFR route — Advanced IFR, by PilotWorkshops
Follow along on this scenario-based IFR route selection exercise as we plan a flight from Oceana, CA (L52) to Monterey, CA (KMRY) using ForeFlight Route Advisor.
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Save now on Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course and other products for IFR Month
/in News/by Flight Training Central StaffAs IFR Month continues at Sporty’s, you can save now on Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course – now $249. Ace your FAA written test, save money during flight training, and become a better pilot with Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course.
Transitioning to IFR flying with an Instrument Rating
/in IFR flying/by Flight Training Central StaffAn Instrument Rating will provide more freedom, confidence, and utility for your Private Pilot certificate as you no longer limited to VFR conditions. Not only will you have the skills and confidence for flying in more diverse weather conditions, and solely by reference to instruments, but instrument flying will introduce more precise flying.
A Comprehensive Guide to the FAA Knowledge Test
/in Tools/by Flight Training Central StaffThe FAA utilizes a third-party testing provider, PSI Services, to administer all written exams. PSI exams are available at a number of testing locations throughout the US and abroad and can be scheduled online.
Arrival Alert Notices now part of Chart Supplement (A/FD)
/in News/by Flight Training Central StaffThe Arrival Alert Notice (AAN) became effective January 25 in the FAA Chart Supplement (formerly the A/FD). These Arrival Alert Notices are graphics visually depicting the approach to a particular airport with a history of aircraft misalignment.
Apply now for 2024 AOPA flight training scholarships
/in News/by Flight Training Central StaffThe application window is open for more than $1 million in awards from the AOPA Foundation. The awards, ranging from $2,500 to $14,000, can help significantly reduce training costs and accelerate your training.
January test question update from Sporty’s
/in News, Tips and technique/by Flight Training Central StaffSporty’s recently released its January written test question update in its 2024 Learn to Fly Course test preparation module. While the FAA does not publish actual test questions, representative test questions are available, and new questions released by Sporty’s represent emphasis areas which you will likely enounter on the test. The FAA continues to add […]
Student Pilot and FAA Medical Certificates
/in Get Started, Getting Started/by Flight Training Central StaffAs a student pilot, you will need a Student Pilot Certificate at some point during flight training program. When you will need it and how you can obtain it will vary based upon the type of training that you are doing.
You may also need an FAA Medical Certificate. The type of certificate you should obtain, if you should obtain one at all, depends on your flight training goals.
Binge out on these top podcast episodes
/in News/by Flight Training Central StaffSporty’s Pilot’s Discretion has grown to be one of the top five aviation podcasts on Apple’s charts, with devoted subscribers who listen every two weeks as Sporty’s John Zimmerman interviews some of aviation’s most interesting people.
Top posts from 2023 at Flight Training Central
/in News/by Flight Training Central StaffFlight Training Central published more than 200 content pieces in 2023 and hosted several monthly themes throughout the year including IFR month in February and Learn to Fly month in May.
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