Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The FAA recommends standard traffic pattern flows at nontowered airports in an effort to maintain order and a safe environment for aircraft arrivals and departures. You’ll start by learning the basics of the crosswind, downwind, base and final legs, for the times you plan to stay “in the traffic pattern” when practicing multiple takeoffs and landings.

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Ask Captain Lim

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Image source: 123RF Ocean belly landing: Will an airliner survive the plunge? This question, although answered before, still arouses some interest on whether an airliner can survive a belly landing on the ocean. First, let’s us clarify this concept: a belly landing occurs when an aircraft lands without extending its landing gear, relying on its underside for the initial impact – a scenario akin to a duck making a water landing.

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Fly Areo Guard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While your local grocery store fills up with people getting those last-minute ingredients for the classic Thanksgiving fixings and families prepare to reunite over the long holiday weekend, it should come as no surprise that this Thanksgiving weekend is expected to break the record for the busiest day in U.S. air travel history. Travelers will be doing everything they can to meet the expectations of their holiday plans, getting to where they need to go by way of planes, trains, and automobiles.

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CFI Academy

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Embarking on a journey toward a career in aviation requires not just passion but also financial support. At CFI Academy, we understand the importance of providing our students with the wings they need to soar. In this blog post; CFI Academy’s Guide to Financial Lift-off, we unveil a treasure trove of financing and scholarship resources tailored to your educational and career aspirations, ensuring that your dreams take flight.

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Fly Around Alaska

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Are you an aspiring flight instructor looking to elevate your aviation career? Fly Around Alaska Flight School is looking for passionate and skilled aviators to join our esteemed team of instructors. Focusing on excellence and safety, we offer a dynamic environment where you can impart your knowledge and love for flying to eager students. Why Fly Around Alaska is the Pilot’s Choice for a Rewarding Instructor Career Competitive Compensation: We value your expertise and offer an attractive p

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How I used a flight simulator to not only practice comms and maneuvers but also pass my private pilot exam. The post Flight Sim to Flight School first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Learn to Fly

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Wondering what to get the student pilot, private pilot, remote pilot, or aircraft mechanic on your list? Look no further than ASA’s 2023 Gift Guide , your key to finding a gift that’s on every aviator’s wish list. On the hunt for something under $20 or some smashing ASA merch ? We’ve got that, too. On the other hand, if you’re the pilot yourself, you can send the link to everyone who’s been asking what you want.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

EAA Chapter 972 held a Young Eagles Workshop on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Rusk County Airport (KRFI) in Rusk County, Texas. Thirteen youths attended and learned about aircraft instruments, electrical systems, fabric covering, riveting, aeronautical charts, aircraft control surfaces, and traffic patterns. The post EAA Chapter 972 Young Eagles Workshop first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

We write and share a lot of stories about our Young Eagles program and how much those first flights mean to kids, but it’s not often that we get a story like this one, straight from the source. The post My Young Eagles Flight first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

EAA Chapter 1098 of Shawnee, Oklahoma, would like to thank the EAA staff for their hospitality at the leadership symposium in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on October 18-20, 2023. The post Thank You for the Chapter Leadership Academy first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the dangers of bird strikes and how to avoid them. The post A ‘Fowl’ Weather Day first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Steve Cameron takes us through the build of his Just Aircraft Highlander. The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Washington Just Aircraft Highlander first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Learn to Fly

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Because of questions raised about the supply of airline pilots and aircraft mechanics meeting upcoming demand, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 included a provision to study the aviation and aerospace workforce of the future, including the current and future supply of people in the workforce. In May of 2023, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published their report on the aviation workforce.

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