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Sporty’s releases guide to private pilot training

By General Aviation News Staff · March 12, 2024 ·

Sporty’s has released “Learn to Fly: A Comprehensive Guide to Private Pilot Training.”

The new book, filled with “honest advice from Sporty’s team of flight instructors,” is a “step-by-step guide to the flight training process,” according to Sporty’s officials.

“From finding a flight school to dealing with training setbacks to acing an airline interview, readers will learn detailed tips for success,” they said.

“Whether you’re a novice or have dreams of becoming a professional pilot, Learn to Fly provides invaluable insights to help explore the skies,” said Sporty’s President John Zimmerman. “Our experienced teaching team offers a passionate and unique perspective on the nuances of the flight training process, making it the perfect companion for anyone embarking on their aviation journey.”

Loaded with “color graphics and helpful checklists,” the guide also includes dozens of links to expand the reader’s knowledge online, officials added.

Learn to Fly: A Comprehensive Guide to Private Pilot Training is available as a paperback or an eBook for $4.95. The digital version is a free resource as part of Sporty’s online Learn to Fly Course.

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  1. Steve says

    March 13, 2024 at 5:52 am

    Another indication that it’s all about making it to the airlines. What about just learning to fly?

    • Mark Scardino says

      March 13, 2024 at 7:07 am

      Agree! Majority of SPs at our flight school are hoping for the airlines. Instructors now are leaving after about a year or so for the Regionals. But we also have a fair amount that are intending to fly for fun and purchasing their own aircraft. Flight school has gone from 3 airplanes to 8 in 2 years. Very busy!

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