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Understanding the True Cost of Learning to Fly

Plane and Pilot

That said, tuition in flight training is a bit of a misnomer in most cases; generally, costs can be broken down into rental costs, flight instructor fees, and the cost of various supplies. Unsurprisingly, newer airplanes with upgraded glass cockpits tend to cost more, while older aircraft with classic steam gauges tend to cost less.

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Is Ground School Required for Private Pilots? A Simplified Guide

Pilot Institute

You will learn about weather reports, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and good decision-making. The Main Subjects Include Aeronautical knowledge and flight planning. For example, study how to read weather charts and create a flight plan before your cross-country flights.

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Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition

iPad Pilot News

Here we’ll cover the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs). AC 91-92 , Pilot’s Guide to a Preflight Briefing Applies to part 91 operators, and is guidance, not regulation. But first one suggestion: don’t get caught up in all the minutiae. Our suggestion?

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store. It includes all the applicable federal aviation regulations, the complete Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Pilot/Controller Glossary and more.

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store. It includes all the applicable federal aviation regulations, the complete Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Pilot/Controller Glossary and more.

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What to Expect When Learning to Fly

Flying Magazine

Be wary about putting money on account at a flight school unless it has a refund policy and it is in writing. If you are pursuing a certificate to fly an airplane, you will need to have it before you are allowed to solo. Structure of Lessons A traditional flight school is not like attending high school.

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Flight Gear Checklist For New Pilots

Plane and Pilot

Use this feature to preserve memories or easily review data in flight debriefs. Integrated speakers allow you to listen to music or close out flight plans clearly. As a student pilot, you will need items like an E-6B flight calculator or whiz wheel, a plotter for flight planning, and sectional charts for your area.

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