It’s the fastest motorsport event in the world – the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, features everything from homebuilts to jets racing each other around pylons, sometimes at over 400 miles per hour. In this behind-the-scenes video, you’ll ride along for some incredible racing in a Sea Fury and a P-51 Mustang, and see the precise flying it takes to compete at Reno.
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Join Garmin Aviation to learn more about weather radar operational principles, industry best practices and operational considerations and techniques for all phases of flight. This presentation also addresses the features and functions of three of Garmin’s airborne weather radar systems: GWX 70, GWX 75 and GWX 80, as well as techniques employed for managing weather threats.
Welcome to Ask A Sporty’s CFI, where we talk to the 25 flight instructors we have on staff at Sporty’s Academy to get their tips for safer and smoother flying. In this installment, hear from VP of Flight Operations, Dave Zitt, who shares his insights for incorporating the iPad as an EFB into your flight training.
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The pilot: Steven Horney (left) with instructor John Kline
The place: Kendallville Municipal Airport (C62), Kendallville, IN
The aircraft: Cessna 152
The memory: I completed my first solo on December 8, 2018 at the age of 58. Flying has been a life-long dream for me, starting around the age of 5. During my teen years, my father (a very experienced Air Force pilot, CFI, and CFI-G) began giving me some formal flight lessons, but then I went off to college, got married, etc., and I had to be content with flying model aircraft for a lot of years while I raised my family and took care of the things of life.
But for Christmas of 2017 my wife gave me the gift of a Sporty’s online ground school and a flight jacket, and encouraged me to follow my dream. I started my flight lessons late August, 2018, and Lord willing, I hope to have my Private Pilot’s License early this summer. You can teach an old dog new tricks!
Want to share your “Friday Photo” of your solo or checkride moment? Send your photo and description (using the format above) to: [email protected]
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Sporty’s Pilot Training app is your single source for the best aviation training, on iPad, iPhone, Android, and on your smart TV. Join Bret Koebbe from Sporty’s Video Production team to learn about how to access your Sporty’s Pilot Training Courses on AppleTV and Roku. It’s an easy way to watch the latest aviation training videos from the comfort of your couch.
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You’ve probably seen the videos on YouTube, with taildraggers skimming the water with their big tires as they approach to land. In this honest video, Trent Palmer explains why it’s done, how to do it safely – but also why you probably shouldn’t do it. A fun and fascinating look at a common bush pilot trick.
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Video: Reno Air Races from the cockpit
/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnewsIt’s the fastest motorsport event in the world – the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, features everything from homebuilts to jets racing each other around pylons, sometimes at over 400 miles per hour. In this behind-the-scenes video, you’ll ride along for some incredible racing in a Sea Fury and a P-51 Mustang, and see the precise flying it takes to compete at Reno.
Video courtesy of FlightChops.
Webinar video: Garmin Weather Radar Fundamentals
/in Webinars/by studentpltnewsJoin Garmin Aviation to learn more about weather radar operational principles, industry best practices and operational considerations and techniques for all phases of flight. This presentation also addresses the features and functions of three of Garmin’s airborne weather radar systems: GWX 70, GWX 75 and GWX 80, as well as techniques employed for managing weather threats.
Ask a CFI: how can I incorporate the iPad into my flight training?
/in Tips and technique/by studentpltnewsWelcome to Ask A Sporty’s CFI, where we talk to the 25 flight instructors we have on staff at Sporty’s Academy to get their tips for safer and smoother flying. In this installment, hear from VP of Flight Operations, Dave Zitt, who shares his insights for incorporating the iPad as an EFB into your flight training.
Friday photo: Steven Horney first solo
/in Friday Photo/by studentpltnewsThe moment: First solo
The pilot: Steven Horney (left) with instructor John Kline
The place: Kendallville Municipal Airport (C62), Kendallville, IN
The aircraft: Cessna 152
The memory: I completed my first solo on December 8, 2018 at the age of 58. Flying has been a life-long dream for me, starting around the age of 5. During my teen years, my father (a very experienced Air Force pilot, CFI, and CFI-G) began giving me some formal flight lessons, but then I went off to college, got married, etc., and I had to be content with flying model aircraft for a lot of years while I raised my family and took care of the things of life.
But for Christmas of 2017 my wife gave me the gift of a Sporty’s online ground school and a flight jacket, and encouraged me to follow my dream. I started my flight lessons late August, 2018, and Lord willing, I hope to have my Private Pilot’s License early this summer. You can teach an old dog new tricks!
Want to share your “Friday Photo” of your solo or checkride moment? Send your photo and description (using the format above) to: [email protected]
Video: how to watch Sporty’s courses on Roku and Apple TV
/in Pilot Gear/by studentpltnewsSporty’s Pilot Training app is your single source for the best aviation training, on iPad, iPhone, Android, and on your smart TV. Join Bret Koebbe from Sporty’s Video Production team to learn about how to access your Sporty’s Pilot Training Courses on AppleTV and Roku. It’s an easy way to watch the latest aviation training videos from the comfort of your couch.
Learn more about Sporty’s courses here
Video: how to waterski an airplane (and why you probably shouldn’t)
/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnewsYou’ve probably seen the videos on YouTube, with taildraggers skimming the water with their big tires as they approach to land. In this honest video, Trent Palmer explains why it’s done, how to do it safely – but also why you probably shouldn’t do it. A fun and fascinating look at a common bush pilot trick.
Video from Trent Palmer.