Sporty’s Unveils New Pilot Training Courses for 2023
Meg Godlewski
October 3, 2022
Sporty’s lineup of pilot training courses in the year ahead offers new platforms and great CFI integration.
Virtually anyone can learn to fly—a lot depends on what kind of flying you want to do. If you keep it simple, and fly a basic airplane for your own enjoyment, as a sport pilot or private pilot, the cost doesn’t have to be that much—and you can pay for the training as you go.
To learn to fly a light airplane (like a piston single or a light sport airplane) takes a few hours each week for several months. If you commit to more time each week, you’ll learn to fly in less time overall. Learning to fly other kinds of aircraft will take about the same amount of time to get started, but may involve additional levels of training for certification.
If you want to pursue a career, your path will most likely take you to a vocational or college educational program, and you’ll focus on achieving your flying goals for two to four years before you launch as a professional pilot.
You can start to fly here, and now—we can help you get into the air quickly.
Sweet Home Alabama: New Aviation High School Takes Flight
Arturo Weiss
September 30, 2022
The new public charter school is the culmination of one man’s dream to help children enter the aerospace workforce.
11 Things You Should Carry in Your Flight Bag
Meg Godlewski
September 26, 2022
One of the rules for pilots is that they need to be familiar with all available information prior to a flight (FAR 91.103). The gear you carry in your flight bag should reflect this—prepare for the plan, and plan for the unexpected.
Preparing for Your FAA Medical Exam
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September 16, 2022
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With a flight training destination in mind, you can get started. First up: to find a flight school nearest to you—one that offers the best program, whether it’s conducted under normal training regulations (Part 61) or accelerated (Part 141). Also critical: to pick the right flight instructor that meets your needs and understands your goals. That person might work within a flight school, or as an independent consultant.
Yes, it’s going to cost some cash to learn to fly, but you can figure out how much you need, and how to secure the funding to achieve success. You’ll also assess your health and physical capabilities—a wide range of people have the ability to become pilots, but it helps to know what the restrictions are so that you can plan for your future.
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