Join us on May 11 - 14 for EAA Learn to Fly Webinars! Expert flight instructors and aviation professionals will be hosting engaging interactive sessions designed to kick-start your flight training journey.
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May 11, 2026
Stop Dreaming and Start Flying — Flight Training First Steps
5 p.m.
So, you’re ready to jump in and begin flight training, but where do you start? Join EAA staff members as they cover all you need to know to jump-start your flight training journey.
Quality Flight Training: Selecting Your Flight School
7 p.m.
This session is designed to empower flight students at any level to think critically about their training experience and provide guidance to help maximize the value of their training. We’ll talk extensively about how to extract more value for your training dollar, attributes of quality training, and how to spot ineffective training.
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May 12, 2026
How to Pass the Private Pilot FAA Written Test in Less Time
5 p.m.
It's something all pilots have to do during training for a private pilot certificate — pass the FAA Knowledge Test. While this test has gotten a bad rap over the years from some, the reality is it's a nonevent when you approach it with the proper mindset and use the right study tools. 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.
How to Save Time and Money in Flight Training
7 p.m.
Learn what it really takes to learn to fly. Is it difficult? Do I have to deal with higher math? 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.
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May 13, 2026
Learning to Fly With a Flight Simulator
5 p.m.
Flight simulators have exploded in popularity recently. With new software options, impressive flight controls, and EFB app integration, it has never been easier to use a home flight simulator for real training (in addition to fun). In this fast-paced webinar, Chris McGonegle, a commercial pilot and Sporty's flight simulator expert, will discuss how to use simulators as an effective flight training tool.
So You Want To Be a Sport Pilot CFI?
7 p.m.
Recent adoption of the MOSAIC rules has made the sport pilot rating more attractive, creating an increased demand for instructors specializing in this entry level rating. In this FAA Safety Team WINGS webinar, a longtime flight instructor and early sport pilot advocate talks about what it takes to become a sport CFI, as well as the rating’s utility, privileges, and limitations.
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May 14, 2026
FAA Medical Certification and You
5 p.m.
Join EAA Government Relations Director Tom Charpentier as he covers all things aeromedical related and addresses all your burning FAA medical questions.
Conquer the Checkride: Strategies for a Successful Practical Test
7 p.m.
In this session we’ll discuss the structure of a checkride (practical test), and share examiner, instructor, and student perspectives on the process. We will talk through some strategies to help you, or your student, prepare for and conquer any FAA Practical Test. The session will include interactive Q&A following the presentation.
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.
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