Video: why learn to fly?

For over 20 years, Sporty’s has produced the finest flight training videos. Our course is much more than just ground school – we put you in the cockpit to see what flying is all about, with dynamic in-flight video and incredible 3D animations. To purchase any Sporty’s video, click here.

Here, we offer our introductory series on taking the first step in your flight training. First, why you should learn to fly?

Ready to take the next step? Watch our second video tip for a look at the steps to earn a pilot’s license.

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Video: how do you learn to fly?

For over 20 years, Sporty’s has produced the finest flight training videos. Our course is much more than just ground school – we put you in the cockpit to see what flying is all about, with dynamic in-flight video and incredible 3D animations. To purchase any Sporty’s video, click here.

Here, we offer our introductory series on taking the first step in your flight training. In the second video in our series, we explore the steps involved to earn a pilot’s license.

Ready to take the next step? Watch our third video tip for a preview of your first flight lesson.

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Video: your first flight lesson

For over 20 years, Sporty’s has produced the finest flight training videos. Our course is much more than just ground school – we put you in the cockpit to see what flying is all about, with dynamic in-flight video and incredible 3D animations. To purchase any Sporty’s video, click here.

Here, we offer our introductory series on taking the first step in your flight training. In part three, we give you a preview of what your first flight lesson will be like (hint: you’ll do the flying!).

Ready to take the next step? Watch our final video tip for some tips on choosing the right flight school.

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What is an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?

Airworthiness Directives (ADs) are issued by the FAA to correct an unsafe condition in a product (an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance). They are considered regulatory. You can search ADs applicable to your aircraft at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/airworthiness_directives/

Learn more in this safety moment video from FAA.

Chart Smart: Can you identify this VFR Sectional symbol?

What is the significance of the charted Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge?

Read the explanation.

Video tip: iPads in the cockpit

Paper charts are now a distant memory for many pilots today as digital charts on the iPad have become the preferred method to view aviation data. This week’s tip takes a look at the regulations surrounding the use of the iPad in the cockpit and how it should be used along with the traditional methods of preflight planning and navigation during your flight training.

The video clip below is from Sporty’s 2021 Learn to Fly Course