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Flight Training Central Top Posts 2025

December 29, 2025

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Flight Training Central’s most popular articles of 2025 focused on what student pilots struggle with most: understanding tricky concepts, avoiding common mistakes, and making better decisions in real-world scenarios. From interactive quizzes to clear explanations of frequently missed test questions, these posts helped turn confusion into confidence.

VFR Challenge: MOA or Marathon—Enter Now for a Chance to Win a Flight Simulator

December 26, 2025

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In this sample VFR Mastery Scenario, MOA or Marathon puts you in the cockpit of a VFR pilot flying with his son to a weekend baseball tournament in Wisconsin. En route, an active MOA sits directly on the planned course, and ATC appears reluctant to allow non-participating VFR traffic through the hot MOA. Going around would add significant time and distance.

Webinar Video: Airplane Engine Operations

December 24, 2025

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In this webinar, Ryan Koch—Director of Product Development at Pilot Workshops and instructor for the Airplane Engine Operations course—explores what effective engine management really looks like in day-to-day flying. Rather than promoting a single “right” technique, Ryan walks through the real-world tradeoffs pilots make between efficiency, economy, performance, and workload.

Flight Maneuver Spotlight: Power-Off Stalls

December 22, 2025

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Power-off stalls—especially in the landing configuration—are designed to teach recognition, not surprise. In this spotlight, we’ll focus on identifying the cues of an imminent and full stall, maintaining coordination throughout the maneuver, and executing a smooth, prompt recovery with minimal altitude loss. We’ll also highlight common errors instructors see during training and on practical tests, so you can build confidence and consistency long before checkride day.

Finding the Right Flight Training: A Smarter Path for Today’s Student and Pilot

December 19, 2025

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Students can explore a broad range of instructor backgrounds and specialties using tools that allow them to browse and compare instructors or flight schools. Clear profile details—including experience, credentials, teaching approach, and location—help students make informed choices. The platform also highlights whether instructors have aircraft access and carry appropriate instructional or liability insurance, providing an additional layer of transparency.

Video Tip: How to land a tailwheel airplane (wheel landing method)

December 17, 2025

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While flying a tailwheel airplane is not much different than a traditional nosewheel airplane in the air, taking off and landing are a different story. This week's tip takes a look at what it takes to properly land a tailwheel airplane using the "wheel method".

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