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Flight training is a course of study used when learning to pilot an aircraft. Aviators are people who fly aircraft either for pleasure or for a job. ... An aircraft is any machine capable of atmospheric flight. ...


Although there are various types of aircraft, many of the principles of piloting them have common techniques, especially those aircraft which are heavier than air types.


In addition to learning how to control the particular aircraft, the following subjects are usually covered regardless of the type of aircraft:

  • Principles of Flight
  • Flight Regulations
  • Meteorology
  • Navigation
  • Radio Communications
  • Flight Instruments
  • Human Factors
  • Medical Certification

For powered aircraft:

  • Airframes, Engines and Systems,

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Flight School (586 words)
Flight training is a course of study used when learning to pilot an aircraft.
One of the differences between FAA-approved schools and non-approved schools is that fewer flight hours are required to qualify for a pilot certificate in an FAA-approved school.
Your choice of a flight school might depend on whether you are planning on obtaining a recreational or private certificate or whether you intend to pursue a career as a professional pilot.
Flight School (876 words)
Following the flight, you and your instructor will have a chance to discuss any questions and make the appropriate entries into your pilots logbook.
FAA certificated flight instructors are available for instruction, seven days a week, for normal scheduling from 8:00 am until dark.
Earlier and later flights may be scheduled on a flight-by-flight basis with prior instructor approval.
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