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How to become a pilot – a learn to fly checklist
The process of learning to fly can seem overwhelming at first. But you can do it, and our team of flight instructors here at Sporty’s can help. That’s why we’ve developed this quick checklist of key steps.
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ARSim app helps pilots learn radio communications
Learning to communicate with ground, tower, and approach can be intimidating for many student pilots. There's a lot to remember and sometimes when you push the button to start talking, the mind goes blank. Fortunately, there's a new app that can help.
What’s new in Sporty’s 2021 Learn to Fly Course
Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course has been a popular home study tool for decades, and is famous for its relentless pace of innovation. Every year, we add new content, new training tools, and technological enhancements. This year is no exception, with a host of upgrades that make training more engaging and more efficient. Here’s a look at some highlights.
Five Gadgets for Solo Cross Country Flights
I remember planning my first cross country flight. There were sectional charts thrown across the floor, highlighters in the dog’s mouth, crumpled flight plan...
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TRACON Directory
On occasion, there may be a need to contact a Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility by phone. For IFR pilots, it's a convenient...
Student Pilot Store
Similar to fishing, camping, rock climbing, or boating, getting the right gear for flying is almost as important (and as fun) as the actual activity. At Sporty's, we've operated our own flight school for decades, so we know what student pilots need - and what they don't.
Sporty’s Academy
Sporty's Academy, our on-site flight school, is a premier Pilot Training Center located at the Clermont County Airport in the eastern suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. We welcome students from all over the world who are looking for the finest flight training experience.
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Quiz: Understanding Aircraft Performance
Airplane performance can be defined as the capability of an airplane to operate effectively while serving a specific purpose. Among the elements of performance...
Friday photo: night flight
The moment: first night flight of the season
The place: Cincinnati Municipal Airport - Lunken Field (KLUK), Cincinnati, OH
The aircraft: Cessna 172
The pilot: Nick Keene
The...
ARSim app helps pilots learn radio communications
Learning to communicate with ground, tower, and approach can be intimidating for many student pilots. There's a lot to remember and sometimes when you push the button to start talking, the mind goes blank. Fortunately, there's a new app that can help.
Things to Know about Line Up and Wait
According to the Aeronautical Information Manual, "Line up and wait is an air traffic control (ATC) procedure designed to position an aircraft onto the...
Daylight saving time ends tonight, Sunday, November 1
Sadly, daylight saving time comes to an end on Sunday, November 1 as the clocks "fall" back one hour. As daylight wanes in the...
Video: flying the Hudson River exclusion zone
One of the great privileges of being a pilot in the United States is the freedom to fly almost anywhere. That includes a VFR flight right up the Hudson River, with a stunning view of Manhattan. Ride along in this video as some friends fly a Mooney up the East Coast of the US, including a scenic flight past the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and so many other landmarks. All with a private pilot certificate and a single engine airplane.
What’s new in Sporty’s 2021 Learn to Fly Course
Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course has been a popular home study tool for decades, and is famous for its relentless pace of innovation. Every year, we add new content, new training tools, and technological enhancements. This year is no exception, with a host of upgrades that make training more engaging and more efficient. Here’s a look at some highlights.
Friday photo: short final on a glassy morning
The moment: short final
The place: Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (KSME), Somerset, KY
The aircraft: Piper Seminole
The memory: This fall morning is what you'd describe as...
Five Gadgets for Solo Cross Country Flights
I remember planning my first cross country flight. There were sectional charts thrown across the floor, highlighters in the dog’s mouth, crumpled flight plan...
Video: flying the DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 might be the hardest working airplane in aviation history. From pioneering airline routes to flying World War II missions to hauling freight in remote areas, this tail-dragging radial twin has done it all. In this fantastic video, you'll get to fly in a DC-3 with the world's highest time DC-3 pilot.
