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 maneuver in a Cessna 172.

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.