Ready for the Real-World IFR Experience? Join IFR Focus

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If you’ve earned your instrument rating—or you’re working on it—you know the book knowledge is just the beginning. The real learning begins when you start flying IFR in the system, dealing with fast-changing weather, cryptic ATC instructions, and split-second decisions. That’s where IFR Focus comes in.

Upcoming Webinar: IFR Procedures – Fly Smarter and Smoother

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Hosted by instrument instructor Ryan Koch, this in-depth session will explore practical strategies for departures and approaches, taken from PilotWorkshops’ IFR Procedures Pilot-Friendly Manual. Whether you're working toward your instrument rating or looking to sharpen your skills, you'll walk away with actionable tips you can use on your next flight.

FAA Issues Call to Action: Know Before You Go

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In response to a troubling rise in surface safety incidents, the FAA Safety Team recently issued a call to action for all general and business aviation pilots, emphasizing the importance of familiarization with your destination airport. The goal: zero serious close calls on the ground and in the air.

Download the 50 Fun Flying Destinations Guide and Map Layer in ForeFlight

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Flying isn’t just about getting from A to B—it’s about discovery, challenge, and the freedom to explore the world from a unique perspective. With that in mind, Sporty’s created a digital guide and ForeFlight content pack that highlights 50 unforgettable flying destinations across the United States.

It’s Learn to Fly Week at Sporty’s and Flight Training Central

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The week of May 12, 2025 is Learn to Fly Week at Sporty’s, a celebration of learning to fly designed to help new pilots achieve their aviation goals. In addition to offering savings on popular pilot gear and training resources, Sporty’s will be posting inspiring content on its social media channels, and delivering valuable flight training resources at FlightTrainingCentral.com.

How Do Your FAA Written Test Scores Stack Up?

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The FAA recently released its 2024 written testing statistics, and the results offer a look at how pilots are performing across the country. Whether you're studying for your Private, Instrument, or Commercial, these numbers can help you benchmark your own performance.

FAA Continues Transition to Graphical Forecasts for Aviation

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The FAA has announced the next step in its ongoing effort to modernize aviation weather products by further transitioning from traditional area forecasts (FAs) to the Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) tool. This change, detailed in an Information for Operators (InFO 25004) dated April 8, 2025, reflects the FAA’s strategy to provide pilots with more accurate, accessible, and visual weather information.
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New episodes of Sporty’s Pilot’s Discretion Podcast

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Pilot's Discretion brings you authentic conversations with some of aviation's most interesting people. From honest discussions about flight training to fascinating stories from world famous airshow pilots, this podcast is for anyone who loves to fly. No news or fluff, just thought-provoking conversations.

Redbird’s 2025 Flight Training Survey: Costs and Completion Time Hold Steady

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Each year, the Redbird State of Flight Training Survey provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of flight training, and the 2025 report brings some welcome stability. Despite ongoing discussions about the cost and time required to earn a pilot certificate, this year's data shows that both remain largely unchanged from previous years.

Instant FAA Knowledge Test ACS Code Analysis–Free from Sporty’s

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Sporty’s has deployed a free Knowledge Test Code Analysis function among its suite of Aviation Intelligence (AI) tools that provides a detailed report of your deficient knowledge areas in a matter of seconds. Simply drop a photo of your written test report into the analysis tool, and AI will retrieve the applicable ACS codes and a description of the deficient topics.