Flight Training for Young Pilots: How to Start Flying Early

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If you are not a pilot or don’t have easy access to one, the EAA’s Young Eagles program may be an option for a free first flight if your child is 8-17. Your child will also receive several other free materials and opportunities through this program. You might also be able to book a flight experience with a local flight school or ride operator.

Cheat Like Your Life Depends on It—Because It Might!

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Depending on the nature of the failure and the sources that your installed and working autopilot uses, you may have the option to utilize this device for assistance. If not the full complement of features, even just wing-leveler mode can help to relieve your workload. Learn what your options might be when other things go wrong.

How to Become a Pilot: Your Complete Guide to Learning to Fly

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Learning to fly will unlock a world of possibilities and give you unparalleled freedom to see the world. It is a truly unique experience—one of the last great adventures in our modern life. It is challenging, rewarding and flat out fun! Some people start flying to make a career out of it, eventually working as a professional pilot.

CFI Renewal Requirements Explained (FIRC, IACRA, and 61.197 Tips)

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Renewing your CFI certificate doesn’t have to be stressful—but the rules, deadlines, and options can get confusing fast. From understanding your REED month to navigating FIRCs and IACRA, this guide breaks down the process into 14 practical tips to help you stay current and avoid unnecessary headaches.

Pilot’s Guide to Special Use Airspace (SUA)

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Every pilot has seen the shaded boxes, hashed lines, and cryptic labels scattered across the chart—but special use airspace (SUA) is more than just ink on paper or lines on a screen. These areas can affect your route, your altitude, and in some cases, whether you’re allowed to be there at all.
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Cheat Like Your Life Depends on It—Because It Might!

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Past studies and the accident statistics demonstrate that the BAI training for private pilot certification is not adequate after an extended period of time. An inadvertent encounter with instrument conditions can be fatal for a visual pilot, especially if it has been some time since they last practiced BAI. It is time to cheat to save your life.

Do A Better Engine Run-up

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You’ve done dozens of run-ups by rote—but are you actually learning anything from them? Modern engine monitors and better systems knowledge mean your run-up can be far more than a checklist ritual. Here’s how to use ignition checks, carb heat, and fuel management to turn a routine run-up into a meaningful diagnostic tool before takeoff.

February 2026 Test Question Update from Sporty’s

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Sporty's recently released its February 2026 written test question…

Understanding Runway Condition Codes for Winter Operations

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With winter weather affecting airports across the country, understanding Runway Condition Codes (RwyCC) is essential for pilots planning flights in snow or ice. These codes, published in FICON NOTAMs, give a standardized view of runway surface conditions, helping you evaluate braking performance and make safer go/no-go decisions before landing or departing.

Common Aircraft Fuel Myths

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“Fuel gauges are only accurate when empty”—or are they? This post takes a closer look at fuel-related myths, what the FARs really say about fuel gauge accuracy, and why smart fuel management requires more than just trusting the needle.
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