Pilot’s Guide to Class E Airspace

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Class E airspace is often confusing because it's not clearly depicted on the sectional chart but it’s crucial to understand its boundaries

Webinar Video: Aviation Law 101 for Pilots

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CFI and aviation attorney, Mark Kolber , takes a practical look at the legal issues every pilot should know. From everyday cockpit decisions to the essentials of Aviation Law 101, you’ll gain real-world knowledge to help keep your flying safe and compliant.

CFI Focus: How to fly a power-on stall in a Cessna 172

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Join Sporty's Senior CFI Noah Frye in our new Flight Instructor Focus series, as he talks through how to fly the Power-On Stall in a Cessna 172. Noah breaks down each step of the maneuver and shares common student errors to watch for during training.

Distractions on the Ramp: How a Moment’s Inattention Can Cost Lives

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Distractions on the ramp can be deadly. From cell phones to social media, even small lapses in attention can put pilots, passengers, and line personnel at risk. Learn how situational awareness before, during, and after flight can prevent accidents and keep everyone safe.

Sporty’s Launches 2026 Learn to Fly Course with Advanced AI Tools and New Flight Maneuver Training

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Sporty’s has released its all-new 2026 Learn to Fly Course, packed with major upgrades that make pilot training more immersive, efficient, and personalized than ever before. The latest edition introduces new 4K flight maneuver videos, a powerful aviation-specific AI study tool, and expanded resources for Sport Pilot training under the new MOSAIC rules.

Flight Maneuver Spotlight: Emergency Approach and Landing

You need to react thoughtfully and quickly in the event the engine quits or you experience an unexpected loss of power. This week's tip covers a series of memory items to complete to try to restart the engine, and then what to do if a forced landing becomes necessary.

AOPA Flight Training Scholarship Applications Now Open

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The AOPA Foundation is offering over $1 million in scholarships to help members achieve their aviation goals—from earning a private pilot certificate to pursuing advanced ratings or aviation careers.

Video Tip: Flying Airplanes With Retractable Landing Gear

Many high-performance airplanes feature retractable landing gear that allows them to fly at higher speeds thanks to the reduced drag (and they look cool too). There are new operational considerations to learn when transitioning to this type of airplane, including the best time to raise the gear after takeoff and lower the gear before landing. 

From the DPE: The Lost Art of Calling for a Weather Briefing

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The reluctance to call for a phone briefing not only limits their understanding of weather contexts but also fosters a superficial approach to flight safety. It's time we revive this "lost art" by encouraging Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) to integrate traditional briefings into training operations.

Video Tip: How to Handle Crosswinds During Takeoff

When planning for takeoff, it's best to choose a runway at the departure airport that is most aligned with the wind. Unfortunately, the winds rarely blow right down the runway, so you must learn how to accomplish takeoffs and landings under crosswind conditions. This week's tip looks at the control inputs required and performance implications when performing a crosswind takeoff.