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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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Your First 10 Hours of Flight Training: What to Expect

Inflight Pilot Training

Your instructor will guide you through maintaining straight-and-level flight, performing gentle turns, climbs, and descents, and understanding how the throttle, rudder, and ailerons work together to control the aircraft. These lessons will help you build confidence and coordination as you begin controlling the aircraft in the air.

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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. The cost of obtaining a Private Pilot Certificate typically ranges from $8,300 to $12,300.

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Make Your Own METAR Map!

AeroSavvy

Early generation maps displayed four colors that correlate to the four basic flight categories. 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.

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