All airports rely on a traffic pattern to allow for the efficient sequencing of both departing and arriving airplanes. Test your knowledge of these arrival and departure flows in our latest interactive scenario, by reading the traffic pattern direction and runway assignment and dragging the airplane to the correct colored path.
This is one of 18 new interactive exercises included in Sporty’s 2024 Learn to Fly Course, which includes over 15 hours of HD and 4K video training.
is an adaptive flight training system that offers a fresh alternative and replacement to a traditional syllabus. AFTA automatically generates individualized lessons based on student performance so each lesson is unique to your training needs. And the system can be accessed online or via a dedicated iPad/iPhone app.
While the importance of utilizing a training syllabus is well-documented, the promise of AFTA is to make the flight training process more effective for the student, the instructor, and the flight school. Instead of the prescribed lesson content in a traditional flight training syllabus, AFTA individually customizes lesson plans based upon the student’s progress and FAA training requirements. Students can also see how they’ve performed with a full detailed lesson history and can check their training progress through detailed progress reports. Students will also appreciate anytime access to lesson prep materials including article, videos and helpful tips.
CFIs and flight schools can also benefit from AFTA as it offers lesson prep, access to student records, and grading to airmen certification standards to help deliver a quality flight training experience. While AFTA automatically assigns lesson elements based on student performance, CFIs and schools maintain the flexibility to modify lessons on demand.
AFTA is free for flight schools and CFIs and free for students with an AOPA membership. Learn more at aopa.org/AFTA.
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Fly Simulators 101 – register now for this webinar presentation.
Flight simulators have exploded in popularity recently. With new software options, impressive flight controls, and EFB app integration, it has never been easier to use a home flight simulator for real training (in addition to fun). In this fast-paced webinar, Chris McGonegle, a commercial pilot and Sporty’s flight simulator expert, will discuss how to use simulators effectively and how to avoid making mistakes that will degrade your flying skills. The presentation is hosted by EAA and qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.
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Why does my flight instructor want me to keep flying circles around water towers and fields?
In this episode, Spencer demonstrates how to fly several of the common ground reference maneuvers, including turns around a point and the rectangular course. Not only will these help you learn to better control the airplane while compensating for the effects of the wind, but they’ll help you fly a better traffic pattern when returning to land after each flight.
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There’s nothing like your first takeoff in an airplane to show you the fun and freedom of flying.
Getting into the air and taking your first flight is the most important—and most enjoyable—step you can take in your journey. There’s nothing like your first takeoff in an airplane to show you the fun and freedom of flying. If you’re on the fence about learning to fly, go take a first lesson!
For your first flight, you and your instructor will probably spend about an hour together. You’ll do a pre-flight inspection of the airplane, talk about some basic concepts and then go flying. You’ll most likely sit in the left seat, with your hands on the controls—you are flying!
The instructor will show you a normal takeoff, basic maneuvers (straight and level flight, turns, descents, etc.) and a normal landing. When you land, your instructor will make your first logbook entry. You’re now on your way to becoming a pilot.
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As much as it seems sometimes that airplanes fly by magic, it’s important for every pilot to understand at least the basic fundamentals of aerodynamics. These principles dictate not only how the aircraft stays aloft, but what makes it either stable or unstable.
Understanding these concepts will create a smoother and safer pilot. Take this quiz to test your aerodynamics knowledge.
1. Select the four flight fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft.
Correct!Wrong!
2. The term 'angle of attack' is defined as the angle between the
Correct!Wrong!
3. When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left?
Correct!Wrong!
4. Which statement relates to Bernoulli's principle?
Correct!Wrong!
5. What force makes an airplane turn?
Correct!Wrong!
6. The acute angle A is the angle of
Correct!Wrong!
7. Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?
Correct!Wrong!
8. The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are
Correct!Wrong!
9. The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will
Flying the Airport Traffic Pattern (Interactive Scenario)
/in Tips and technique/by Bret KoebbeAll airports rely on a traffic pattern to allow for the efficient sequencing of both departing and arriving airplanes. Test your knowledge of these arrival and departure flows in our latest interactive scenario, by reading the traffic pattern direction and runway assignment and dragging the airplane to the correct colored path.
This is one of 18 new interactive exercises included in Sporty’s 2024 Learn to Fly Course, which includes over 15 hours of HD and 4K video training.
AOPA Flight Training Advantage offers a unique, modern approach to flight training
/in News/by Flight Training Central Staffis an adaptive flight training system that offers a fresh alternative and replacement to a traditional syllabus. AFTA automatically generates individualized lessons based on student performance so each lesson is unique to your training needs. And the system can be accessed online or via a dedicated iPad/iPhone app.
While the importance of utilizing a training syllabus is well-documented, the promise of AFTA is to make the flight training process more effective for the student, the instructor, and the flight school. Instead of the prescribed lesson content in a traditional flight training syllabus, AFTA individually customizes lesson plans based upon the student’s progress and FAA training requirements. Students can also see how they’ve performed with a full detailed lesson history and can check their training progress through detailed progress reports. Students will also appreciate anytime access to lesson prep materials including article, videos and helpful tips.
CFIs and flight schools can also benefit from AFTA as it offers lesson prep, access to student records, and grading to airmen certification standards to help deliver a quality flight training experience. While AFTA automatically assigns lesson elements based on student performance, CFIs and schools maintain the flexibility to modify lessons on demand.
AFTA is free for flight schools and CFIs and free for students with an AOPA membership. Learn more at aopa.org/AFTA.
Register now: Flight Simulators 101 – Leveraging a Home Simulator for Flight Training
/in News/by Flight Training Central StaffMonday, May 13, 3pm central
Fly Simulators 101 – register now for this webinar presentation.
Flight simulators have exploded in popularity recently. With new software options, impressive flight controls, and EFB app integration, it has never been easier to use a home flight simulator for real training (in addition to fun). In this fast-paced webinar, Chris McGonegle, a commercial pilot and Sporty’s flight simulator expert, will discuss how to use simulators effectively and how to avoid making mistakes that will degrade your flying skills. The presentation is hosted by EAA and qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.
Ground reference maneuvers with Spencer Suderman (episode 2)
/in Video Tips/by Flight Training Central StaffWhy does my flight instructor want me to keep flying circles around water towers and fields?
In this episode, Spencer demonstrates how to fly several of the common ground reference maneuvers, including turns around a point and the rectangular course. Not only will these help you learn to better control the airplane while compensating for the effects of the wind, but they’ll help you fly a better traffic pattern when returning to land after each flight.
Your first flight lesson – a video preview
/in Getting Started/by Flight Training Central StaffThere’s nothing like your first takeoff in an airplane to show you the fun and freedom of flying.
Getting into the air and taking your first flight is the most important—and most enjoyable—step you can take in your journey. There’s nothing like your first takeoff in an airplane to show you the fun and freedom of flying. If you’re on the fence about learning to fly, go take a first lesson!
For your first flight, you and your instructor will probably spend about an hour together. You’ll do a pre-flight inspection of the airplane, talk about some basic concepts and then go flying. You’ll most likely sit in the left seat, with your hands on the controls—you are flying!
The instructor will show you a normal takeoff, basic maneuvers (straight and level flight, turns, descents, etc.) and a normal landing. When you land, your instructor will make your first logbook entry. You’re now on your way to becoming a pilot.
Quiz: Basic Aircraft Aerodynamics
/in Quiz/by Chris ClarkeAs much as it seems sometimes that airplanes fly by magic, it’s important for every pilot to understand at least the basic fundamentals of aerodynamics. These principles dictate not only how the aircraft stays aloft, but what makes it either stable or unstable.
Understanding these concepts will create a smoother and safer pilot. Take this quiz to test your aerodynamics knowledge.
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Want to learn more about airplane aerodynamics? Check out Sporty’s Learn To Fly Course for more in-depth training on this subject.