February is IFR month at Sporty’s

Throughout the month of February, Sporty’s will be celebrating IFR Month, a four-week focus on the challenges and rewards of instrument flying. In addition to special savings on pilot gear, Sporty’s will also offer a YouTube video series, interactive webinars, live streams and more.
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Arrival Alert Notices now part of Chart Supplement (A/FD)

The Arrival Alert Notice (AAN) became effective January 25 in the FAA Chart Supplement (formerly the A/FD). These Arrival Alert Notices are graphics visually depicting the approach to a particular airport with a history of aircraft misalignment.

Apply now for 2024 AOPA flight training scholarships

The application window is open for more than $1 million in awards from the AOPA Foundation. The awards, ranging from $2,500 to $14,000, can help significantly reduce training costs and accelerate your training.

January test question update from Sporty’s

Sporty's recently released its January written test question…
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Binge out on these top podcast episodes

Sporty's Pilot's Discretion has grown to be one of the top five aviation podcasts on Apple's charts, with devoted subscribers who listen every two weeks as Sporty's John Zimmerman interviews some of aviation's most interesting people.
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Top posts from 2023 at Flight Training Central

Flight Training Central published more than 200 content pieces in 2023 and hosted several monthly themes throughout the year including IFR month in February and Learn to Fly month in May.

2023 in Review: Sporty’s Pilot Training Courses

2023 was the biggest year yet for Sporty's Pilot Training Courses, which included numerous video, test prep, interactive scenario and technology updates. Here's a recap of all the new features.

Sporty’s releases new written test questions – December 2023

Sporty's recently released new written test questions in its 2024 Learn to Fly Course test preparation module.

Are you fit for flight?

“Are You Fit for Flight?” discusses the importance of checking in with yourself before each flight to make sure you are nourished, hydrated, rested, and emotionally fit to fly.

Pilots can help shape the future of weather products by completing this survey

Pilots can play an active role in shaping the future of weather products provided by the FAA by participating in this weather survey.