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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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Stay organized with Sporty’s new Flight Gear bags
A good flight bag should be one of the first aviation purchases for a student pilot. One of the most popular options for the last three decades, Sporty’s Flight Gear bags, are new for 2021, with six bags designed by pilots and for pilots. Here's a look at the options.
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.
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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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Crosswind landings – HD flight maneuver spotlight
This crosswind landing technique requires you to modify your normal landing procedure by using a combination of rudder and aileron to keep the airplane aligned with the runway.
Exploring aerobatics will make you a better pilot
When most think of aerobatics, it elicits images of the world’s top airshow pilots and their dazzling performances at show center that seem to...
CFI Tips: rudder use
Instructors lament the continuous coaching of rudder use while pilots tire of hearing "more right rudder." But proper rudder use continues to be a...
My experience as a rusty pilot – Part IV
Editor's Note: Welcome to the final installment of Chris McGonegle’s experience as a rusty pilot - a relatable category for many. Chris is an...
Ready to transition to multiengine flying? Here’s how.
For any pilot on a professional career track, or for those looking to experience larger, faster, higher-flying aircraft, a multiengine rating on your Private...
Video: landing on a beach in New Zealand
Landing "off airport" is a great way to experience the true freedom of general aviation, but it doesn't always require a fancy bush plane or a helicopter. In this new video, you'll ride along with JP for a flight in New Zealand to see what it's like flying in this beautiful country. You'll also watch him land on a beach, which is perfectly legal to do year round.
Quiz: How Does The Body React To Flight?
Do you know how the human body will react when exposed to the harsh conditions of high altitude flight.
UPDATED: COVID-relief expires
FAA COVID-19 RELIEF EXPIRES
February 1, 2021 - FAA's most recent amendment (October 1, 2020) to COVID-19 relief for pilots extended certain pilot currency requirements,...
Friday photo: Alex Kruetzkamp Commercial pilot certification
The moment: Commercial pilot certification
The place: Clermont County Airport (I69), Batavia, OH
New Year’s Resolutions
With the New Year holiday in the rear view mirror, it is time to follow through on those resolutions like losing weight, exercising more,...
