Video Tip: How to land a tailwheel airplane (wheel landing method)

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While flying a tailwheel airplane is not much different than a traditional nosewheel airplane in the air, taking off and landing are a different story. This week's tip takes a look at what it takes to properly land a tailwheel airplane using the "wheel method".

From the DPE: Teaching the Importance of Knowing the Audio Panel

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Think you know your aircraft’s radios? One simple but often overlooked component—the audio panel—can make or break a flight. Learn why mastering it early is crucial for safety, communication, and confidence in the cockpit.

Sporty’s Most Frequently Missed Test Questions—Fall 2025

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Airport markings, aerodynamic fundamentals, night flight rules, and even approach-and-landing technique questions topped the list of frequently missed test questions for the fall—areas that can feel simple at first glance but hold plenty of nuance.

Video Tip: Class B Airspace

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Class B airspace surrounds the busiest airports, which means there are some important restrictions to remember any time you're operating within it - or underneath it. In this week's video tip, we review how Class B airspace works, what you need to do to fly legally in it and how to stay safe. Take a few minutes and get current today.

Quiz: VFR Cross-Country Flight Planning

Winds aloft, true course, heading and groundspeed. Can you put all the puzzle pieces together and plan a successful cross-country flight?

Surviving VFR Into IMC: A Private Pilot Training Syllabus You Need

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VFR into IMC is one of the deadliest scenarios a private pilot can face. In fact, VFR into IMC accidents are three times more likely to be fatal than engine failures. Yet the FAA’s mandatory 3 hours of simulated instrument training for students often becomes just a “check in the box,” with little scenario-based practice or clear objective. That’s why we’re excited to share a new syllabus designed specifically to give private pilots the skills to avoid, survive, and escape IMC safely.