How to Prepare for Your First Check Ride
Passing your hands-on flight test is both a thrilling experience and quite a relief.
Flight Training
Our flight-training articles can help you become a better pilot. From getting a license in two weeks to advance flying techniques, our pilot training for general aviators cover all the information you need.
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No More CFI Expiration Dates, But Wait…
As of December 1, the FAA stopped issuing flight instructor certificates with a two-year expiration date.
Sporty’s and PilotWorkshops Join Forces
Sporty’s Pilot Shop has announced the acquisition of PilotWorkshops.
Understanding the True Cost of Learning to Fly
Here’s a detailed look at the direct and indirect costs of flight lessons.
How to Choose a Flight School
Make the effort to evaluate different programs and decide based on your goals and finances.
What to Expect in Your First Flight Lessons
Be ready to anticipate what’s coming, from preflight preparation to postflight debriefing.
Navigating the Skies: Mitigating the U.S. CFI Shortage
With flight training schools eager to recruit pilots, many often overlook the equal demand for CFIs who play a significant role in progressing aspiring students to become pilots.
Is There Shear Up There?
Explore the world of wind shear in Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) and how it impacts light aircraft
