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New episodes of Sporty’s Pilot’s Discretion Podcast

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January 21, 2022

Sporty’s popular Fast Five Podcast has new episodes available with guests that include aviation writer, Ian Seager; flyGirl's Natalie Kelley, investigating the "impossible turn" with Brian Schiff; and a discussion with aviation maintenance guru, Mike Busch.

How to become a professional pilot

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January 20, 2022

Recent data indicates that pilot certification changes have had far-reaching effects on qualified commercial and airline transport pilots and flight departments are experiencing a shortage of qualified pilots. In addition to flying passenger aircraft for major and commuter airlines, pilots also crew corporate aircraft and serve the military and law enforcement.

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Video tip: how to spot in-flight traffic

January 19, 2022

Collision avoidance skills are emphasized early on in the flight training process, and it's important that you make an effort to keep your eyes out the window as much as possible when practicing maneuvers. This week's video takes a look at a few tips you can incorporate on your next flight to help spot nearby traffic, along with some new technology innovations that allow you to display nearby traffic right on your favorite aviation iPad app.

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Call for Entries: The Fourth Annual Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots

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January 18, 2022

The Richard Collins family has once again partnered with Sporty’s to offer The Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots. To qualify, the writer must be a pilot (including student pilot) who is 24 years of age or younger. The article must be original, not previously published, and no longer than 1,500 words. The topic should be “my first time at the controls of an airplane.”

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3 overlooked simulator takeaways for student pilots

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January 17, 2022

When the first consumer flight simulator came to market in 1979, there were very few (if any) takeaways for pilots. As most would assume, today’s simulators are helpful in showing how an airplane reacts in the air (and on the ground), but there are a few lesser known areas of airmanship a simulator can teach.

Sporty’s webinar video: iPad Proficiency Check

The dangers of automation

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January 14, 2022

Technological advances in situational awareness have dramatically reduced the number of general aviation controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accidents. However, the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) has found that reliance on automation is a precursor to CFIT events.

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Video tip: how to spot in-flight traffic

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New episodes of Sporty’s Pilot’s Discretion Podcast

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Call for Entries: The Fourth Annual Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots

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3 overlooked simulator takeaways for student pilots

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3 overlooked simulator takeaways for student pilots

Sporty’s launches Tailwheel Checkout Course

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Sporty’s updates Pilot Training courses with new features for 2022

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