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I'm post solo and doing pretty well, in the cross country phase now. But for some reason I'm still having trouble with takeoff. Pattern altitude and landings feel great, and I'm confident in those. But for some reason, takeoff still feels really weird: I head down the runway applying right...

One thing I've noticed as I've progressed in my flight training is that I've never really figured out the proper seat height/distance from rudder pedals, and whether or not to keep my back flush against the seat back or not. I'm about 5' 9". I usually just crank the seat height all the way up...

My course is two fold: there are books to read (such as the pilots handbook, FAR AIM, etc.). I have also purchased Rob M's "flying an airplane" book. I did most of my training online through Kings Schools. I'll admit that there are many sections I breezed through and many, like weather, that I...

I've got about 45 hours under my belt - a bit above average for someone pre-solo. It took me a while to feel comfortable with side slips and landings. I just passed my stage check last week, and reviewed my pre-solo exam with my instructor. Unfortunately, nerves have set in and I've become...

Have 35 hours in a 172. Going up with the cirrus instructor tomorrow for a quick "hey what's this feel like?" flight in the SR20. With no experience in that kind of plane, any advice? Since he knows I have a few hours in the Cessna (though I'm still pre-solo) might I get a bit more than a simple...

As a student pilot, I'm just getting introduced to things like Fore Flight, etc. However, it's time for a phone upgrade for me, and I'm trying to decide what I'd like to do. I'm either thinking that I'll get the iPhone 6+ and use that for everything (flight "iPad" plus my regular phone), or...

I realize it's different for everyone, which is why I would never ask my instructor this! We've now had four lessons in the pattern. I've done about 25 lessons total with another lesson this Sunday. Flying about twice per week. Today we did some engine out landings and crosswind landings, and I...

I'm currently taking flying lessons with a CFI. However, I'm visiting my parents this weekend, and one of their good friends holds an ATP rating (flies for a large airline) but does NOT have an active CFI rating. He wants to "take me up" in his 172 when I'm visiting. I'm kind of curious: 1)...

New student pilot here, all. So I understand the theory of relative wind, and I even get the fact that a plane can stall at any airspeed, and it's really all about angle of attack. However, I also know that the relative wind can change. How long does it take to change? For example, let's...

Curious... new-ish student pilot, here. The above limit for Class B airspace varies, but over NYC, it's 7000 feet. Does that mean a pilot flying VFR at 7500 feet over the Class B could intercept Jet Traffic ascending up into the Class A controlled airspace? I realize VFR flying requires...