Learning to fly an airplane is intimidating for new pilots, but learning to hover a helicopter can seem like a truly impossible task. As this video shows, though, that's not the case at all. Once you understand the aerodynamics, it's just a matter of keeping everything balanced. Ride along on this first lesson to see what it's like to fly an Enstrom helicopter.
https://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/05173726/Helicopter-hover.jpg450800studentpltnewshttps://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09104820/FTC_Redesign_2025_WhiteRed.pngstudentpltnews2018-08-31 09:19:222021-06-08 19:23:26Video: learning to hover a helicopter
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. In this episode you'll see what JC Mayerle, a product designer at Sporty's, has in his flight bag.
https://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/05173717/whats-in-my-flight-bag-jc.jpg506900studentpltnewshttps://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09104820/FTC_Redesign_2025_WhiteRed.pngstudentpltnews2018-08-28 09:18:492021-06-08 19:23:26What’s in your flight bag?
There are a number of fuel related myths and misrepresentations floating around the general aviation industry. While I can't touch them all, I hope to provide some enlightenment around a couple of them in this post.
The moment: first solo on my 16th birthday, August…
https://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/05173720/Sunflower-Ross-scaled.jpg17002560studentpltnewshttps://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09104820/FTC_Redesign_2025_WhiteRed.pngstudentpltnews2018-08-24 10:00:452021-06-08 19:23:26Friday Photo: 1st solo (16th birthday) Sunflower Ross
You could fly from Alaska to South America in less than a day with an airline ticket. But what fun would that be? In this video, ride along as an adventurous pilot begins the journey of a lifetime: flying a Piper Super Cub from Alaska all the way to Patagonia.
https://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/05173733/Cub-over-Alaska-ice.jpg506900studentpltnewshttps://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09104820/FTC_Redesign_2025_WhiteRed.pngstudentpltnews2018-08-17 10:41:542021-06-08 19:23:26Video: flying from Alaska to Argentina
As you get close to your first solo, your flight instructor may talk to you about buying renter's insurance (sometimes called non-owned insurance). While it's never fun to contemplate an incident or accident, this is an important discussion that deserves some careful study.
https://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/05180654/DSCF4402-thumb-590x442-144543.jpg442590studentpltnewshttps://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09104820/FTC_Redesign_2025_WhiteRed.pngstudentpltnews2018-08-16 15:12:222021-06-08 19:23:26Why you need renter’s insurance
Want to do some bush flying in Alaska? “Yes, yes I do.” It took all of 1.3 seconds for me to reply when an opportunity arose to fly the backcountry of Alaska for a couple days. Flying a taildragger in the remote wilderness should be on every pilot’s bucket list.
https://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/05173802/alaska-lake-landing.jpg7681024studentpltnewshttps://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09104820/FTC_Redesign_2025_WhiteRed.pngstudentpltnews2018-08-13 10:00:112021-06-08 19:23:26My unexpected bush pilot adventure
The moment: first solo on my 16th birthday
The pilot: Steven…
https://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/05163813/Steven-Solloway-1.jpg480640studentpltnewshttps://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09104820/FTC_Redesign_2025_WhiteRed.pngstudentpltnews2018-08-10 10:00:482021-06-08 19:23:26Friday Photo: 1st solo (16th birthday) Steven Solloway
The Icon A5 is a different kind of airplane. Instead of focusing on speed, range, and payload, it focuses on fun. As an amphibious Light Sport Airplane, it's as comfortable with jet skis and boats as other airplanes. In this video, ride along as one pilot gets a demo flight around Miami in the sleek seaplane, beaching on quiet islands and flying over blue-green water.
https://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/05173843/Icon-A5.jpg6751200studentpltnewshttps://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09104820/FTC_Redesign_2025_WhiteRed.pngstudentpltnews2018-08-03 08:38:542021-06-08 19:23:26Video: flying the Icon A5 seaplane around Miami
Video: learning to hover a helicopter
What’s in your flight bag?
Common Aircraft Fuel Myths
Friday Photo: 1st solo (16th birthday) Sunflower Ross
Video: flying from Alaska to Argentina
Why you need renter’s insurance
My unexpected bush pilot adventure
Friday Photo: 1st solo (16th birthday) Steven Solloway
Quiz: Aircraft Engine Mixture Control
Video: flying the Icon A5 seaplane around Miami