Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Flying a light airplane offers access to thousands more airports than the airlines serve, which means you can land closer to your destination, avoid long taxi routes, and save time. For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance.

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Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Aviation in Iceland started with an airline, not an aircraft. Flugfélag Íslands, the first Icelandic airline, was founded in Reykjavík on the 22nd of March 1919. They did not (yet) have an aeroplane. This was just a few weeks after William Boeing had a C-700 built for himself to explore the exciting new prospect of airmail delivery.On the 3rd of March, William Boeing and Eddie Hubbard flew 60 letters from Vancouver, BC, Canada to Seattle, Washington in the US, making for North America’s fi

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Home flight simulators offer a wealth of training situations to sharpen a pilot’s aircraft operating skills. Instrument flying is one of the most valuable scenarios we can practice in a standard home simulator that will translate to the physical aircraft. Join Sporty’s own Chris McGonegle as he covers how to configure Instrument flights in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and X-Plane 12.

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As the aviation industry continues to grow and evolve, it is crucial for educational institutions like California Aeronautical University (CAU) to prepare future pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians for success.

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Take Flight OC

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Are you eager to advance your pilot training with a Multi-Engine Rating? Look no further! Take Flight Aviation is renowned for our exceptional Multi-Engine Programs. Whether you’re seeking a Multi-Private, Multi-Commercial, or completing the flight portion of your ATP after your ATP/CTP, we’ve got you covered. Why Choose Our Multi-Engine Program?

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

AOPA is advising on updates and needed changes to the Michigan Aeronautics Code, as well as suggesting reasonable and comparable pricing for aircraft registration fees.

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