Entries by studentpltnews

Video tip: flight training across the pond

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Many take for granted the freedoms and flexibility extended to pilots flying in the United States. We have access to over 5,000 public airports and can move about the country when we want with limited government regulation and no user fees. Things are a bit different in other parts of the world though, where airspace is more regulated and landing fees are the norm. Learn first hand from Sophie Gilgean who grew up and learned to fly in Belgium about the limitations placed on private aviation in Europe.

Ask a CFI: what’s one tip to make better landings (video)

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Welcome to our latest video series – Ask A Sporty’s CFI. We’ll be talking to the 25 flight instructors we have on staff at Sporty’s to get their tips for safer and smoother flying. First up is Bret Koebbe, an ATP and CFII, who shares his tips for making consistently smooth landings. How do you know if you’re on glide path? How do you choose an aiming point? Bret has answers.

Video: Air-to-air refueling in an F-16

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Getting a ride in an F-16 is an amazing experience, but getting a ride in one while doing aerial refueling is even more exhiliarating. You’ll get to do exactly that in this amazing video and see how the process works from the fighter and the KC-135 tanker. The key is precise flying and good communication.

Transitioning to the airlines (Part II) – Indoc., systems and simulators

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Airline hiring has reached a feverish pace never before seen in the industry. Opportunities are attracting individuals of all background and experience levels with dreams of becoming a professional pilot. To help shed some light on the life of an airline pilot, Sporty’s Student Pilot News is pleased to introduce Mr. Alan Nguyen. Nguyen is a […]

Friday photo: first solo Dallas Padgitt

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  The moment: First solo The pilot: Dallas Padgitt The place: Clermont County Airport (I69) – Batavia, OH The aircraft: Cessna 172 The memory: At first I was incredibly nervous to fly alone, but as soon as I was in the air, everything seemed normal. I really liked flying without my instructor.   Want to share your “Friday […]

Stereo vs. mono headsets – what’s the difference?

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Buying your first headset can be confusing. There are a lot of things to consider: passive noise reduction (PNR) vs. active noise reduction (ANR), plug types, Bluetooth, aux inputs, ear seals, and finally mono vs. stereo. While we won’t tackle every subject in one blog, we will attempt to answer that age old question: Do I need a mono or stereo headset?

Friday photo: Malena Modirzadeh first flight with a passenger

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The moment: First flight with a passenger The pilot: Malena Modirzadeh The place: Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) – Asheville, NC The aircraft: Cessna 172 The memory: It was a beautiful, calm evening with the sun setting behind the mountains to take my dad on his first flight with me as pilot.   Want to share your “Friday Photo” […]

What’s in your flight bag, episode 2

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In this series, we ask the pilots at Sporty’s what gear they carry when they go flying. While every pilot’s flight bag is unique, some common principles apply to everyone: carry enough to be prepared but not too much so that you’re weighed down with unnecessary junk. Hear from John Zimmerman, ATP and helicopter pilot, in this episode.