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The Complete Home Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2025)

Pilot Institute

Anyone who’s tried to enter a sideslip during a crosswind landing with a twist grip knows how hard it is. Mid-Tier The MFG Crosswind pedals are twice the price of the Logitech pedals, but they are a significant step up in quality. The Crosswinds use Hall sensors for both rudder and brakes, making them very precise.

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Top 10 student pilot gifts

Flight Training Central

Flight bags are purpose built with pockets and features needed for pilots. Crosswind Flight Gear Bag —The most popular student pilot bag has enough space for a headset and books, yet is small enough to not throw off your weight and balance. Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0 The most important feature students wanted: price.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Pilot Certificates and Ratings

Airspeed Junkie

Holding a Private Pilot Certificate grants individuals the freedom to fly single-engine airplanes under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), making it a popular choice for aviation enthusiasts. Holding an Instrument Rating significantly enhances a pilot’s capabilities, making it a valuable addition to any pilot certificate.

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Make Your Own METAR Map!

AeroSavvy

Green – VFR ( Visual Flight Rules ) Ceiling > 3,000 ft. I chose the default setting of 15 knots because the max demonstrated crosswind component of our Cherokee Six is 17 knots. Only two elements of the METAR were used: cloud height and visibility.

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