New Instrument Rating Written Test Questions Added to Sporty’s Course

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Sporty’s recently added a new set of study questions to the FAA Test Prep section of its Instrument Rating Course, reflecting recent changes to the FAA knowledge test.

You Know How to Use Your Autopilot. But Do You Understand It?

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A good autopilot workflow doesn't mean pressing a button and looking away. It means selecting the appropriate mode, verifying that the autopilot is doing what you expect, and continuing to monitor the airplane. It also means learning to anticipate the automation.

Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course Keeps Getting Better

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Sporty’s continues to add new lessons, test-prep questions, and training features to its Learn to Fly Course. Here’s a look at what’s new in 2026—and why lifetime access means your course keeps getting better.

Sim Challenge: Looks About Right (VFR)

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A simulator is the perfect place to practice judgment, timing, and managing workload when the pressure is on. Our Sim Challenges make it easy to get a good workout—at home—using Microsoft Flight Simulator or X-Plane. Along the way, you’ll answer thought-provoking questions and learn from an expert’s real-world insights.

New VFR Mastery Scenario: Keeping Your Cool at Hot Springs

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How would you prepare for a high-density-altitude takeoff when you know your engine tends to run hot? That's the dilemma in this month's VFR Mastery scenario from PilotWorkshops, Keeping Your Cool at Hot Springs, featuring A&P mechanic, IA, instructor, and pilot Colleen Sterling.

Find a flight school near you with our updated directory

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We've recently completed a comprehensive audit of the Flight Training Central Flight School Directory, updating listings and verifying information to make it easier than ever to find training options near you. The directory now includes approximately 800 flight schools across the United States

Sharpen Your Flying Skills: Airmanship 2.0 Podcast Continues

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If you haven’t started listening to PilotWorkshops’ Airmanship 2.0 podcast series yet, now is a great time to catch up. With only four episodes remaining, this 16-part series is nearing its conclusion—but the lessons shared by some of aviation’s most experienced instructors are worth adding to your listening list.

New VFR Mastery Scenario: Hat Trick—Can You Beat the Weather?

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When you're trying to visit multiple destinations over several days, one thunderstorm complex can unravel the entire trip. The challenge isn't simply deciding whether to launch—it's deciding where to go first to give yourself the best chance of success. That's the dilemma in this month's VFR Mastery scenario from PilotWorkshops, "Hat Trick."

What the ACS Doesn’t Tell You About the Checkride

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A new training resource from PilotWorkshops aims to make some expert insights more accessible. The Checkride Insights series takes the FAA's ACS and adds practical commentary, examiner observations, and real-world examples directly alongside the standards themselves.

FAA Knowledge Tests Continue to Evolve—Sporty’s Updates Test Prep with New Questions

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Preparing for an FAA knowledge test isn't just about memorizing…
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