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What’s New in Airman Testing: June 2025 Updates You Should Know
/in News/by Flight Training Central StaffEach quarter, the FAA releases an Airman Testing Community Advisory (ATCA), summarizing the latest changes and clarifications in testing and training standards. The June 2025 edition might not break any news headlines, but there are several important updates that flight instructors, students, and aviation educators should keep on their radar.
FAA Pilot Minute Video: Will Prescribed Testosterone Affect My Medical?
/in Tips and technique, Video Tips/by Flight Training Central StaffThe FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine has released a “Pilot Minute” video that addresses the growing use of testosterone therapy and how it can affect your medical certification. Whether you’re currently taking testosterone or considering it, it’s important to understand the potential impact on your eligibility to fly. In this short video, Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup explains what the FAA looks for and how to stay in compliance.
Flight Maneuver Spotlight: Slow Flight
/in Flight Maneuvers/by Flight Training Central StaffFlying an airplane just above the stall speed in the slow flight configuration will teach you a lot about the handling characteristics and controllability at low speeds, which is a critical step in the development of your flying skills during flight training.
Sporty’s Most Frequently Missed Test Questions—June 2025
/in Test questions/by Flight Training Central StaffThousands of simulated Private Pilot written exams are completed every month in Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course, but certain topics consistently trip up aspiring aviators. These commonly missed questions often focus on nuanced regulations, meteorology, flight planning, and airspace rules. Understanding why these questions are frequently misunderstood can help test-takers better prepare and avoid making costly mistakes.
June 2025 Test Question Update from Sporty’s
/in Test questions/by Flight Training Central StaffSporty’s recently released its June 2025 written test question update in its 2025 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 encounter on the test.
Upcoming Webinar: IFR Procedures – Fly Smarter and Smoother
/in News/by Flight Training Central StaffHosted by instrument instructor Ryan Koch, this in-depth session will explore practical strategies for departures and approaches, taken from PilotWorkshops’ IFR Procedures Pilot-Friendly Manual. Whether you’re working toward your instrument rating or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll walk away with actionable tips you can use on your next flight.
Video tip: how to spot traffic in-flight
/in Video Tips/by Flight Training Central StaffCollision avoidance skills are emphasized early on in the flight training process, and it’s important that you make an effort to keep your eyes out the window as much as possible when practicing maneuvers. This week’s video takes a look at a few tips you can incorporate on your next flight to help spot nearby traffic, along with some new technology innovations that allow you to display nearby traffic right on your favorite aviation iPad app.
5 Smart Ways to Cut the Cost of Becoming a Pilot
/in Getting Started/by Flight Training Central StaffThe most popular question we address with prospective pilots is how much and when? Of course the time and money variables go hand in hand. While difficult to arrive at an exact date and decimal point, pilots control much of their own destiny and we can provide ranges for time and money with reasonable accuracy based on past performance.
It’s Learn to Fly Week at Sporty’s and Flight Training Central
/in Getting Started, News/by Flight Training Central StaffThe week of May 12, 2025 is Learn to Fly Week at Sporty’s, a celebration of learning to fly designed to help new pilots achieve their aviation goals. In addition to offering savings on popular pilot gear and training resources, Sporty’s will be posting inspiring content on its social media channels, and delivering valuable flight training resources at FlightTrainingCentral.com.
