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What to Expect When Learning to Fly

Flying Magazine

Your first lesson will likely be heading out to the local practice area (your instructor knows where that is) to learn how to do climbs, turns, and descents. There are 15 experience requirements listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) rule book under Part 61.87

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

You check the weather, get information Charlie, and then tune up tower frequency. Consider what calls might come up given the route of flight and the types of airspace and weather it might pass through. Pilots should also take full advantage of free reference materials like the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

You check the weather, get information Charlie, and then tune up tower frequency. Consider what calls might come up given the route of flight and the types of airspace and weather it might pass through. Pilots should also take full advantage of free reference materials like the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).