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Standard VFR departure procedures are established at pilot-controlled airports to ensure that departing aircraft remain clear of incoming traffic as they climb out of the terminal airport environment.

For seven days from sunrise to well past sunset, your Oshkosh day is filled with thrilling displays of aerobatics, informative programs and hands-on workshops, diverse aircraft spanning all eras of flight, evening programs, and much, much more.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Flight Maneuver Spotlight series. Here we’ll highlight the various maneuvers you’ll practice during your flight training and be expected to demonstrate during your checkride.

Whether you’re heading out for a local training flight or departing on a cross-country, leaving the traffic pattern is a key transition from airport operations to en route flying. In this video, we’ll review proper departure procedures, including when to turn, how to communicate, and how to safely integrate with other traffic.

Each maneuver is part of Sporty’s 2025 Learn to Fly Course and includes a narrated video animation, along with step-by-step instructions that include performance standards and common errors. Study them while on the ground or print them for quick reference in the airplane.

These step-by-step instructions are from Sporty’s 2025 Learn to Fly Course, which includes over 15 hours of HD and 4K video demonstrating how to fly each maneuver, along with complete FAA test prep features.

Family fun in Wisconsin at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Action, excitement, education,and everything in between make EAA AirVenture Oshkosh your perfect summer destination! The world’s largest airshow starts next week, July 21, 2025. For seven days from sunrise to well past sunset, your Oshkosh day is filled with thrilling displays of aerobatics, informative programs and hands-on workshops, diverse aircraft spanning all eras of flight, evening programs, and much, much more. Plan your trip now!

As usual, Sporty’s will be at AirVeture in a big way with a massive exhibit located in Outdoor Space #260, just outside of Exhibit Hangar B. Sporty’s Aviation Gifts will be exhibiting inside Hangar B, Booth 2111.

Sporty’s tent is an essential stop at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh:

Show specials—save big on headsets, iPad gear, flight bags, and much more
Compare headsets side-by-side, with honest advice from Sporty’s team of pilots
Talk to our flight instructors about learning to fly or getting current
Learn about the newest products: All new line of Flight Gear bags, Flight Gear Smart Batteries, PilotWorkshop manuals, and more

Meet Air Show Legend, Patty Wagstaff!

Tuesday, July 22 and Thursday July 24 at 11am.

Take advantage of a meet and greet with Patty Wagstaff—a 3-time US National Aerobatic Champion; 6-time Member US Aerobatic Team; Gold, Silver, Bronze Medal Winner in International Aerobatic Competition; and member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Patty will be at the Sporty’s tent on Tuesday and Thursday of show week.

Learn more at https://www.eaa.org/airventure.

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Departing the Airport Traffic Pattern – HD Flight Maneuver Spotlight

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Starts Monday

Departing the Airport Traffic Pattern – HD Flight Maneuver Spotlight

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Starts Monday

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Departing the Airport Traffic Pattern – HD Flight Maneuver Spotlight

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Starts Monday

Family fun in Wisconsin at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Sporty’s tent is an essential stop at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh:

Meet Air Show Legend, Patty Wagstaff!

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