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STUDYFLIGHT / FLIGHT TRAINING

Ground Training for Student Pilots

Successful flight training begins on the ground. These free pre-flight lessons introduce essential aircraft preparation, engine controls and taxiing techniques. Learn how to familiarize yourself with a training airplane, understand important aircraft documents, recognize the purpose of key engine controls and develop the knowledge needed to operate safely before takeoff.

01 / FLIGHT PREPARATION

Aircraft Familiarization

Understand essential aircraft documents, flight preparation, weight and balance, and the information pilots review before their first flight.

02 / AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Engine Controls

Discover how carburetor heat and mixture controls work in light training aircraft. Learn why carburetor icing matters and how engine controls affect performance.

03 / GROUND OPERATIONS

Aircraft Taxiing

Learn the fundamentals of taxiing, directional control, situational awareness and safe aircraft movement on the ground before takeoff.

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