Normal Landings – HD Flight Maneuver Spotlight

All pilots look forward to learning how to master the approach and landing since it is one of the most dynamic moments of every flight. Follow along with our 3D flight maneuver video to see how it's done.

VFR Challenge: Getting Down in the UP

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You made a series of reasonable decisions in the name of comfort and safety, only to create a situation where you’re tight on both fuel and options. Will you wager your last hour of fuel on making just one landing at the airport beneath you or take the chance on making it to an alternate?

Airspace operations at Class C and D airports (video tip)

Class C and D airspace will surround airports that can handle a moderate amount of air traffic. This means there are some important restrictions to remember any time you're operating within - or underneath this airspace. In this week's video tip, we review how Class C and D airspace works, what you need to do to fly legally in it and how to stay safe.

Pilot’s Guide to Airspace

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The purpose of the different airspace rules is safety. Some…

Training courses from Pilot Workshops available through Sporty’s Pilot Training app

A collection of new courses and digital pilot manuals from the team at PilotWorkshops is now available in the extensive Sporty's Pilot Training app platform. These new training products were designed to take your VFR and IFR flying skills to the next level and maximize the utility of your pilot certificate.

Video Tip: Convective outlook charts

The week's tip looks at the Convective Outlook chart, which provides both short and long-term planning guidance for determining the location and intensity of thunderstorm activity.