EAA Learn to Fly Week
May 13 – 18, 2024
Supported by Sporty’s
Join us on May 13 - 18 for EAA Learn to Fly Week! Expert flight instructors and representatives from aviation organizations will present free and interactive webinars to help jumpstart your flight training journey.
Topics covered include how to get started in flight training, tips for saving time and money in flight training, preparing for the FAA written exam, examiner tips for passing the check ride, and much more!
This six-day event concludes with chapter hosted Flying Start events on May 18, 2024. These events welcome, encourage, and educate aspiring pilots to a flight training pathway at their local airport. Flying Start events are capped with the FREE introductory Eagle Flight!
Checkout Other EAA Learn to Fly Resources
- EAA Earning Wings Series – Follow along with the entire flight training process, as Brady Lane video blogs each step. You’ll get a front seat view to the instructor selection process, the ups and downs of flight training, and the check ride.
- Sporty’s Learn to Fly Series - Sporty’s has curated more than 80 Learn to Fly video tips that are great for those who are just getting started, knocking off some rust, or looking for a refresher. Available to EAA members only.
- Choosing Your Certificate – Learn about the differences between becoming a private pilot, sport pilot, or an ultralight pilot, and review a step-by-step to taking flight.
May 17, 2024 | 225 Views
Join the EAA Government Relations Director as he covers all things aeromedical-related and addresses all your burning FAA medical questions.
May 17, 2024 | 60 Views
Join retired EAA staff member and helicopter pilot Joe Norris as he shares tips for getting started. Topics covered include regulations, costs, training, and plenty of time for Q&A.
May 17, 2024 | 248 Views
Do the flight part like a pro. Perform maneuvers in ways that always work. Learn to correct maneuvers that aren’t working out. What will the DPE accept, and what is just flat bad? All this and more, in this detailed flight portion guidance.
May 17, 2024 | 88 Views
There is more than one option for accessing an aircraft for flight training. Learn about the various access points to flight training aircraft, and continued access to these aircraft after earning your pilot certificate.
May 16, 2024 | 113 Views
Learn the common errors in the oral quizzing portion, and how to avoid them. You have more control over your practical test than you think. Take advantage of these things, and pass the first time.
May 16, 2024 | 78 Views
Soaring provides a more affordable entry point, and teaches wonderful energy management along with stick and rudder skills. Join Scott Manley (Certificated Flight Instructor – Glider) who will discuss the best way to get started in soaring.
May 16, 2024 | 45 Views
We’ll talk extensively about how to extract more value for your training dollar, attributes of quality training and how to spot ineffective training.
May 16, 2024 | 52 Views
Join EAA staff member and ultralight and light-plane guru Timm Bogenhagen as he discusses the simple rules of Part 103 and tips for getting started. Topics covered, types of vehicles, regulations, costs, training, comparison to sport pilot and LSA.
May 15, 2024 | 87 Views
Learn what it takes to learn to fly. How much testing must I undergo? What is the real total cost of learning to fly? Are there 'hidden costs'? How can I save money along the way? All this and more in this comprehensive look at flight training.
May 15, 2024 | 42 Views
Learn how flight simulation can be leveraged during your training to help you achieve your goals for less money and in less time. Josh Harnagel from Redbird will share all there is to know, and answer your burning questions.
May 14, 2024 | 60 Views
In this webinar, we'll show how to use tried and true study methods using Sporty's Learn to Fly Course to make the process an engaging and meaningful learning experience, and not just another exercise in rote memorization.
May 14, 2024 | 24 Views
Intended for youth and young adults, 10-20 years old: being a professional pilot is often considered a dream job. This webinar can help you prepare for your next steps. And learn how EAA’s new AeroEducate.org website can help you on your path.
May 14, 2024 | 45 Views
In this session we’ll discuss the structure of a checkride (practical test), and share examiner, instructor, and student perspectives. We will talk thru some strategies to help you, or your student prepare for and conquer any FAA Practical Test.
May 13, 2024 | 91 Views
In this fast-paced webinar, Chris McGonegle, a commercial pilot and Sporty's flight simulator expert, will discuss how to use simulators effectively and how to avoid making mistakes that will degrade your flying skills.
May 13, 2024 | 82 Views
So, you’re ready to jump in and begin your flight training, but where do you start? Join EAA staff member David Leiting cover all you need to know to jumpstart your flight training journey.