Sporty’s Launches 2026 Learn to Fly Course with Advanced AI Tools and New Flight Maneuver Training

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Sporty’s has released its all-new 2026 Learn to Fly Course, packed with major upgrades that make pilot training more immersive, efficient, and personalized than ever before. The latest edition introduces new 4K flight maneuver videos, a powerful aviation-specific AI study tool, and expanded resources for Sport Pilot training under the new MOSAIC rules.

AOPA Flight Training Scholarship Applications Now Open

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The AOPA Foundation is offering over $1 million in scholarships to help members achieve their aviation goals—from earning a private pilot certificate to pursuing advanced ratings or aviation careers.

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Find Your Flight School

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Thinking about learning to fly? Fall is a fantastic season to start planning your flight training journey. Cooler temperatures and calmer skies make for some of the most enjoyable flying conditions, and there’s no better time to explore your options.

MOSAIC Rule Explained: New Sport Pilot Privileges and LSA Standards

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The 1320-pound limitation was removed from the definition of LSAs (July, 2026) and Sport Pilot eligible (October, 2025) aircraft. The new rule shifts to a performance-based standard for both LSAs and Sport Pilots, though the criteria for both are not the same.

Webinar: Pilot Hiring Trends and Insights with James Onieal

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The pilot hiring landscape continues to evolve, and staying informed is essential for every career-minded aviator. Join us for a free webinar with James Onieal, a familiar name to Flight Training Central and IFR Focus readers, as he breaks down the latest trends in pilot recruitment.

Webinar Video: Choosing the Right Aviation Headset

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Join Sporty’s resident headset expert Doug Ranly for a free webinar designed to help pilots cut through the noise—literally and figuratively. Doug has flown with every headset on the market and will share real-world insights

Boeing Projects Strong Demand for Pilots Through 2044

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If you're thinking about a career in aviation, there's never been a better time to start. Boeing’s newly released 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts a global need for 660,000 new pilots over the next 20 years—a clear sign that aviation is calling for a new generation.

AIM Change 1 Update Clarifies Upwind Leg at Towered Airports

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A new revision to the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is now in effect, and it includes an important clarification for pilots operating at towered airports. The FAA has updated paragraph 4-3-3 to realign the definition and depiction of the upwind leg with how it's used by air traffic control (ATC) in practice.

Product Pilot Report: Flight Bags By Pilots

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Flight bags are like logbooks—every pilot has one, and every pilot has opinions about them. After years of using the original Flight Gear bags, I was curious (and a little skeptical) when I heard Sporty’s had completely redesigned the line. But after flying with a few of the new models over the past month, I can confidently say this is more than a refresh—it’s a total reimagination.

GAJSC Reminds Pilots: Don’t Skip the Logbook Before Flying

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The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) is urging pilots and aircraft operators to pay closer attention to an often-overlooked but critical step before flight: verifying the Approval for Return to Service in the aircraft logbook.