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How to get started learning to fly

Flight Training Central

You can take a friend and fly for lunch at another airport, tour local landmarks or attend fly-ins to meet other pilots and get involved in the aviation community. Whether you want to fly for a living or just for fun, general aviation offers a safe, rewarding and efficient way to travel.

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V-Speeds Explained (Vx, Vy, Va, Vs, Vfe, Vmc, Vno, Vne, etc)

Pilot Institute

VFC Maximum speed for stability characteristics. VLO Maximum landing gear operating speed. VMO Maximum operating limit speed. In most General Aviation (GA) aircraft, VR is usually the same regardless of conditions. VD Design diving speed. VDF Demonstrated flight diving speed. VF Design flap speed.

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