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What to Expect Your First Five Hours as a Student Pilot
Here are some tips for managing expectations when you begin flight training.
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Turning Setbacks Into Success in Flight Training
Unexpected challenges can become powerful teachable moments, especially during cross-country flights.
National Guard to Train NASA’s Next Lunar Explorers
Instructional course will simulate the conditions of landing at the moon’s south pole.
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How to Choose the Right Flight School as a Hobbyist
Discover if a Part 61 curriculum is right for your ambition.
FLYING’s Review of ‘Pilot Career Path’
Jason Blair writes about flight training, career counseling, and how to budget.
Planning Proper Pace of Flight Training Remains Critical
Speeding up the private pilot plan can be possible but often impractical.
This 1978 Cessna 152 Is an Ideal Flight School Workhorse ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Reliable, efficient, and upgraded power make this classic trainer a smart choice for pilots building hours.
Understanding EFBs: What Student Pilots Need to Know Before They Take Off
Learn why electronic flight bags like iFly EFB are becoming crucial for modern flight training.
Student Pilot Gear Checklist
Learn about the crucial equipment every student pilot needs to enhance communication, learning, and confidence in the cockpit.
Flight School Technology Leap: How Flycore is Modernizing Aviation Training
Flycore offers aviation-specific CRM, websites, and automation tools to help flight schools streamline operations, improve student experiences, and grow.
