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How to get started learning to fly

Flight Training Central

Also check on the school’s financial stability and refund policy in the event you must withdraw for whatever reason and always be cautious of paying large sums of money up front. You are, however, limited to flying Light Sport Aircraft (LSAs), defined as a maximum of 1320 lbs.

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

Pilot Institute

V-speeds can be defined using any type of airspeed, such as knots or miles per hour, but the designation remains V unless a Mach number is used then it becomes M. VFC Maximum speed for stability characteristics. VLO Maximum landing gear operating speed. VMO Maximum operating limit speed. VD Design diving speed.

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