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Ready to learn how to fly? Here’s where you get off the ground. These Flight Guides cover flight instruction, preflight operations, pattern flying, solo flying, cross-country flying, and passing the flight test. You’ll soon have your wings!

The Run Up
July 17, 2021January 5, 2022Instruction

The Run Up

Somewhere just short of the runway you will perform a final check (called the run-up) of all systems by following your craft's […]

June 19, 2021January 5, 2022Instruction

Navigating By Sight

You probably want to fly for one or both of two reasons: You want to see things from above. You want to […]

May 10, 2021January 5, 2022Instruction

The Pattern

An airport pattern is the invisible rectangular over an airport. Most smaller airport patterns are approximately the same, so flying the pattern […]

February 25, 2021February 5, 2022Instruction

Slow Flight

Slow flight is an essential part of your flight training. There are numerous reasons why you might want to fly slowly, such […]

February 18, 2021January 8, 2022Instruction

Instruction Options: What Is the Best for Flight Training?

In life, you have lots of options. Flying is no different. You have many instruction options for how and where you will […]

January 22, 2021January 8, 2022Instruction

Private Pilot Knowledge Test (and Prep)

The Private Pilot Knowledge test might seem a little daunting, but it truly is your time to shine. It is your chance […]

December 16, 2020January 5, 2022Instruction

Inspecting Your Aircraft

It's said there are old pilots and bold pilots, but no old, bold pilots. This is especially true when it comes to […]

October 21, 2020January 5, 2022Instruction

Remember What You Forgot

Tests can be intimidating. All those questions, so little time, and your mind just went blank. Fortunately, people who take numerous tests […]

August 15, 2020January 5, 2022Instruction

Flight Software

The most widely used flight simulation program by far is Microsoft Flight Simulator. You can buy it for less than $100 just […]

July 13, 2020January 5, 2022Instruction

How Will You Get There?

As you mark your course on the sectional chart you might see reasons to avoid specific areas. For example, your course might […]

June 15, 2020January 8, 2022Instruction

Airplane Stall (What It Is and How to Recover)

If you aren't quite sure what airplane stall is, then you're in the right place. Today I'm going to tell you, in […]

June 2, 2020January 8, 2022Instruction

Taking Off

So your aircraft is ready to taxi on to the runway and take off. First, take a look around the airport pattern […]

May 24, 2020January 5, 2022Instruction

Where are You Going?

Good question! Until you are signed off for unlimited cross-country trips by your instructor, your excursions are limited. Your instructor will help […]

May 10, 2020January 8, 2022Instruction

Costs of Flight Instruction

How much will earning your private pilot certificate cost? That's a really good question. There are fixed costs and variable costs. One […]

May 9, 2020January 8, 2022Instruction

Watch Your Attitude (Test-Taking Attitudes)

Think about any famous pilot that you know. Take, for example, Chelsea Sullenberger or Chuck Yeager. What do you think their attitude […]

April 9, 2020January 8, 2022Instruction

Prep for the Tests

For student pilots, the goal is to "pass the checkride". That means studying for the oral and practice flying for the practical […]

December 30, 2019January 5, 2022Instruction

Navigating By Calculator

Wouldn't it be great if you could drive between two points by simply making your own direct highway? You can (with some […]

November 4, 2019January 5, 2022Instruction

Why Are You Flying

Some of your learning options include flight schools, independent flight instruction, and colleges. I'll cover them in greater detail in a moment. […]

October 23, 2019January 5, 2022Instruction

Navigating By Radio

Another popular method of aviation navigation is by ground-based radio signals. For many years aircraft have been fitted with radio receivers to […]

September 25, 2019January 8, 2022Instruction

Your First Solo (First Solo Flight)

Your first solo flight, while short, is a significant step in your journey to becoming a pilot. It will be the first […]

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