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Questions tagged [flight-training]

Flight training includes all aspects of training and testing pilots and other crew members

Flight training includes all forms of required or voluntary flight training for pilots and other crew. This includes training for:

  • Pilots and other flight crew
  • Cabin crew

Use this tag for all questions about flight training and testing.

For questions about licensing, privileges and so on, use the tag for the appropriate regulatory authority (, , etc).

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What does a typical discovery flight consist of?

I've been considering taking up flying as a hobby and have been looking into flight schools around me. One does offer an option of a discovery flight but upon contacting them they really didn't pass along to much information on what it consist of.…
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How meaningful is the total number of flight hours?

What hours count towards the total number of flight hours? In a long haul flight, do all the hours of the flight count towards the total? Even if the pilot is resting? Do 10 short flights of 1 hour (that is, 10 times take-off and 10 times landing)…
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Are there "Introductory flights" available to see if I want to pursue training?

Through endless sources available it's possible to learn the rules of flying without undertaking formal training: I can take practice tests, study flying rules, laws, altitudes, speeds, controls, etc., however, I'd like to try out actually flying…
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Does training adolescents require a different approach with regard to the level of neurological development?

There is some evidence of brain under development in adolescents, those from 13 through as high as 23 or 24, that is linked to judgment, decision making, risk appetite, etc., mostly in an unfavourable way as it relates to properly evaluating a…
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What are the most popular areas to do private pilot flight training in the United States?

Are there any statistics on the most popular states to do private pilot flight training in the USA or a similar measure? I know Florida is very well visited, but I was wondering if there were other states which also have high number of students.
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What is the "tennis ball between cylinders" trick used by flight instructors?

From this answer, "A tennis ball stuffed in between two cylinders - a common flight instructor trick to see if students are doing a thorough preflight". A place between the two cylinders is not the expected place for the tennis ball to be, but how…
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Do I have a good CFI?

I'm studying for my PPL and I've accumulated roughly 70 hours towards my PPL and am only now doing my cross country training. Sometimes life gets in the way. I am a fan of my CFI but had a situation this past weekend that has made me a bit…
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Are there references for the different maneuver configurations?

Since it's helpful to have specifics, lets use a 1978 Cessna 172RG as the reference (it's what I'm most interested in knowing about anyway). Is there resources that would have the following information (for example, I know you would enter each…
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Pay for your Training

What are the pros and cons for "paying for your training"? Specifically, there are companies out there that will sell the right seat for so many dollars an hour for those aspiring pro pilots to build hours. Is this a bad thing? Are there benefits…
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Can I get a pilot's license following a vehicular homicide charge?

I was wondering if a vehicular homicide charge that was not drug or alcohol related will prevent me from get a pilot's license?
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How to approach flying a new aircraft?

What's a few of the first things you look at before flying an aircraft you're unfamiliar with. Do you look at emergency procedures, V speeds, or weight and balance. I'm just curious on what other experienced pilots have done in the past when…
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How many flight training hours can a student realistically do in a week?

How many flight training hours can a student realistically do in a week? I have 11 PIC flight hours (and solo'd at 7hrs) but I havent flown (PIC time) since 2008. I want to finally get my license but am unsure if I can realistically do it before I…
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What can a new student pilot do on their own to prepare for class and instruction?

What is the best way to start for beginners learning to fly? I have a class set up and a instructor but not for another week or two. I just want to know if there is anything extra that I can start now, so it will become easier. I have started…
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Does taking a long time to solo mean that I'll take a long time for training in general?

I have a fairly high (in my research - 80hrs and counting) flight hours and still no solo, with landings having been a major reason. There is definitely progress - but I am not convinced I'll solo before 100. I am 43 in decent shape and reasonably…
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How should I decide whether to pursue an EASA ATPL or an FAA ATPL?

What are the advantages/ disadvantages of FAA vs EASA ATPL's, and does this translate into the real world with airlines preferring one training standard over the other? As a trainee pilot, it's pretty confusing looking at the array of courses…
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