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Ground Reference Maneuvers: How to Ace Your Checkride

Ground Reference Maneuvers: How to Ace Your Checkride

One of the final steps in become a full-fledged pilot is to pass your checkride. To do that, among other things, you need to nail your ground reference maneuvers.
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The Top 11 Books Every Student Pilot Must Read (For Test Prep and Beyond)

The Top 11 Books Every Student Pilot Must Read (For Test Prep and Beyond)

Becoming a pilot is an exciting adventure—one that takes a lot of planning and preparation. You’ve chosen the best flight school and decided which pilot career you’re most interested in. You researched how long pilot training will take. Now all that’s left to do is pay for flight training and get started.
6 min read
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Sport Pilot License: Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Sport Pilot

Sport Pilot License: Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Sport Pilot

The sport pilot license, or certificate, is the FAA’s newest addition to the pilot certificate line-up. Developed in 2007, the purpose of the sport pilot certificate is to make flying more affordable and easily available to everyone. Now students who aren’t yet able to afford the time investment or cost of a private pilot license have a quick and inexpensive alternative.

8 min read
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