Learning to Fly- The Instruments Inside

When learning to fly, there are several basic on board instruments you eventually need to learn how to use. One of these instruments keeps track of the artificial horizon. The artificial horizon shows how your plane is positioned in relationship to the horizon. For example, if the nose of your plane is pointed up, the [...]

Learning to Fly- Under the Hood

The first way you will learn to fly is by following visual flight rules. VFR (visual flight rules) permits you to fly during day light hours and where you can visually see the ground and your path ahead. VFR flying is not permitted in inclement weather or flying in the clouds. Visual flight rules are [...]

Learning to Fly: Flying Clubs

One of the fun parts of learning to fly is to join a flying club. A flying club is a group of individuals who share the common interest of flying. The group often gets together for social activities such as picnics. At these flying club picnics, family members meet each other and exchange stories about [...]