Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the early days, pilots used a mechanical circular slide rule, called an E6B. During flight training, youll learn to plan your cross-country flights first by hand and use the E6B each step of the way. Well use the Sportys electronic E6B flight computer in this quiz when calculating flight planning and navigation questions.

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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 10, 2024

Most students today prefer to use an electronic E6B flight computer when planning a flight or preparing for the FAA knowledge test. The electronic E6B is actually the evolution of a mechanical E6B flight computer, often referred to as a whiz wheel.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 30, 2025

Of course, as those who begin the journey well know, becoming a pilot is about far more than just logging flight hours. There are lots of milestones worth celebrating in aviation, and it isnt as if there are not plenty of tools, equipment, and, lets face itluxuries pilots could use.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 29, 2025

Exam fees Becoming a pilot in the United States involves several tests. After passing an aeronautical knowledge test (the written), youll need to complete an oral and practical exam (the check ride) with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). For a private pilot check ride, fees often hover around $800-$1,000.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

Becoming a private pilot is a challenging process and a big accomplishment. Student pilots go through many hours of flight and ground training to become proficient in the required skills and knowledge to ultimately earn their private pilot certificate. What Is the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam?

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Deciding between a traditional round-dial cockpit and a modern glass cockpit can be a big deal for some pilots. Pilots maintain situational awareness of the aircraft by continuously scanning the instruments. In a glass cockpit, all the primary flight information is shown on the PFD. For example, approaching a selected altitude.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The student pilot may initially struggle to understand the functions of an E6B flight computer. But pilots around the globe rely on this indispensable gadget for charting their flights, crunching numbers to determine time in transit, fuel usage, and necessary adjustments for wind shifts.

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Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Sporty’s is much more than a pilot shop. Today, our successful flight school has hundreds of students and is solely responsible for University of Cincinnati’s Professional Pilot Program. 3 Books The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publishes several textbooks that are often considered as required reading for student pilots.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

For pilots, understanding air density isn’t just about physics; its about safety and efficiency in every flight. High-density altitude reduces aircraft performance, requiring flight adjustments. Pilots calculate density altitude to assess and compensate for changes in air density. What Is Air Density?

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Common Misconceptions and FAQs Airspeed and altitude may seem like day-one ground school topics, but a lot of new pilots still get them wrong. You can use a flight computer like an E6B or onboard avionics to determine your true airspeed. You hear these misconceptions all the time, and it’s time to finally address them!

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 21, 2025

Takeoff, landing, and stall speeds listed in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) / Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) are IAS and do not normally vary with altitude or temperature. A pilot can find TAS by two methods. The most accurate method is to use a conventional or electronic flight computer.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Pilot’s aviation app directory 2025 Edition iPad Pilot News iPad Pilot News has helped pilots discoverover 100 quality aviation appssince the invention of the iPad in 2010.Here AOPA Magazine Delivers AOPA’s monthly magazines to AOPA members, including AOPA Pilot and AOPA Flight Training.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

If you are one of those folks who always wanted to learn, this may be the time to head to the airport and take an introductory flight. Learning to fly and obtaining a pilot certificate is not like learning to drive a forklift. You will need an aviation headset and pilot logbook. Bring both with you to your flight lessons.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Becoming a pilot is an exciting journey, but it requires a solid understanding of the costs involved. Flight training is a significant investment, and for aspiring pilots, its essential to know exactly what theyre committing to. However, different types of pilot certifications come with varying costs and time commitments.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

While your pilot certificate feels like the most valuable thing in your possession—you would be correct. You may have noticed that pilots carry specialized gear bags, referred to as “flight bags.” Hearing loss can be a common affliction among pilots, so protect what you have. Some pilots carry multiple flashlights.

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Fear of Landing

MAY 3, 2024

The five-seater aircraft (pilot and four passengers) is pitched as an urban air taxi, with plenty of room for luggage. The prototype completed its first tethered flight in 2022 and aims to be the first certified winged all-electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft. A second pilot maintained visual contact with the aircraft.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

That’s called “adverse yaw”, it’s a sneaky little quirk of flying that every pilot has to learn how to manage. Once you know why it happens and how to manage it, you’ll fly better and enjoy each flight more than the last. A pilot can prevent adverse yaw by using rudder, and making sure that a turn is coordinated.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? Ailerons are one of the three primary flight control surfaces and are used to control the aircrafts rolling motion. The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit.

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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Private Pilot and Instrument Rating exams each consist of 60 questions and you are given two hours to complete. The Commercial Pilot exam has 100 questions and you are given 2.5 Testing aids such as an E6B flight computer are permissable. The minimum passing score is 70%. hours to complete the test.

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Air Facts

MARCH 24, 2025

2025 Richard Collins Writing Prize Winner: Cruising Through the Soaring Blues Air Facts Journal Editors note: This article was the winning entry in the 2025 Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots. We hope youll agree that Katias account of her first soaring competition is a fine tribute to a talented writer and pilot.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Pilots and other crewmembers fly more often than any other work group out there. While some pilots may end up in their own beds every night, others rely on hotel accommodation to complete their trips. As a result, most pilots often fly with two bags, a flight bag and carry-on luggage.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

I promised my private pilot student, Ned, a surprise for today’s dual cross-country. I enjoy teaching him the ins and outs of flying because he always shows up prepared for the flight or at least tries to show up prepared. He plotted a wind triangle without using the wind side of any flight computer.

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Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As you enter the cross-country planning phase of your private pilot training, you’ll learn the skills required to plan long-distance trips using a VFR sectional, plotter, E6B flight computer and Navlog. The video clip below is from Sporty’s 2025 Learn to Fly Course

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Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Lola was among the first female commercial pilots, breaking barriers in aviation when airliners were almost exclusively male territory. Lola went on to become a commercial airline transport pilot, flight instructor, SCUBA divemaster, and an award-winning author and photographer. of all pilots in the US were female.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. Why Crosswind Landings Aren’t Easy Ideally, pilots want the wind to hit the aircraft dead on the nose while landing. If the pilot makes no corrections, the aircraft gets blown off the runway centerline. Many pilots de-crab right before touchdown.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If you’re confused about anything, you can talk with your flight instructor about this process. Whether you’re applying for a Private Pilot Certificate or Part 107 certification , the same FTN will be used throughout your whole aviation career. Don’t be confused if you see multiple exams for just one type of pilot certification.

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Professional Pilot

JUNE 10, 2024

For most pilots, electronic flight bags (EFBs) have sent all that paper for recycling. Let’s take another look at the digital cockpit aids now available to corporate pilots. All the charts needed for flight planning and en route, plus airport charts for taxiing to and from the runway. • A pilot logbook. •

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AV Web

JANUARY 16, 2025

These included Starships first payload deployment test, involving 10 replica Starlink satellites, as well as assessments of upgrades to the spacecrafts flight computer, avionics, and heat shield. The agency issued a notice warning pilots of what it described as a dangerous area for falling debris of rocket Starship.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Certifications offered : Ensure the school provides training for your target certificate (Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot, for example). Starting flight training might seem intimidating, but take it one step at a time. Remember, every pilot starts where you are now! How Much Does Flight Training Cost?

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