Learning to fly is a process, but often the most confusing part is taking that first step.
How do you find a flight school? What should you ask a prospective flight instructor? What’s the difference between a Sport Pilot and Private Pilot certificate?
To answer these questions — and more — Sporty’s has released a new course, and it’s completely free.
The free course, called Get Started with Learning to Fly, features videos, articles, and other resources for the new pilot.
This includes:
- Four video segments covering the basics of learning to fly, finding a flight school, and what a first lesson looks like
- A 12-part article series that addresses common questions, like Part 61 vs. 141 schools, FAA medical requirements, and cost
- A flight school directory, searchable by zip code, with contact information for nearby schools
- A high-resolution Cessna 172 cockpit poster, great for getting acquainted with a common training airplane
- Links to other resources and essential pilot supplies.
The course works on a variety of devices, including web browsers, iOS devices, and Android devices. The course is 100% free, but registration is required. You can sign up at Sportys.com.