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Photography Masterclass

Everything you need to know, start to finish, about taking pictures of airplanes, or any subject for that matter.  Follow along with us as we teach you the fundamentals of composing a picture from start to finish.

 

Flying in Alaska

This course is a compilation of our Alaska series videos as it relates to airspace around the Anchorage area as well as the unique weather products offered in Alaska.

From special airspace procedures to watching webcams to determine the weather, this course is meant as an addendum to our Private Pilot Ground School offered here at fly8ma.com, or to help aviators who already hold a certificate and are visiting Alaska from the Lower 48 or Canada.

Airports discussed in this course include Anchorage (Ted Stevens), Lake Hood, Merill, and Fairbanks.

You can expect to spend 3 to 6 hours to complete this course.

CFI Oral Exam

This is a short course that contains just the oral exam portion of the CFI Checkride.

Over the next 7 videos that make up this course, you will see a full CFI oral exam and all of the common topics covered during the CFI checkride.

2019 Commercial Checkride Bootcamp (ASEL) Single Course

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2018 Commercial Pilot ASEL Checkride Prep Cram Course

Welcome to cramming and prepping for your ASEL Commercial Pilot Checkride!  Expect this course to take you 5-8 hours (feel free to spend more and review the information several times).

This Checkride Prep Course Will:

  • Prepare you for the Oral Exam
  • Show you complete Commercial Pilot Oral Exams so you can see exactly what questions are asked and what to expect
  • Give you a condensed “cheat sheet” to study from to keep it all as simple as possible
  • Explain how to look up ADs and Maintenance Records to ensure you are legal to fly the plane
  • Show you how to keep up with all the latest regulations from the FAA so you can show the examiner you will always be informed and never violate a regulation.
  • Demonstrate the Maneuvers you will have to fly for your Commercial Pilot Checkride
  • Prepare you for exactly what to expect on the day of your Checkride

This course has short quizzes spaced out throughout the course to help you get an idea of exactly where you are with your commercial pilot knowledge and whether or not you need some extra review of a certain topic or not.

What you should already know coming into this course:

  • Airspace
  • Basic Regulations (medical duration, currency requirements, minimum operating equipment, etc.)
  • Basic Maneuvers and Aerodynamics

If you need a refresher on any of the above, don’t worry!  With you First Officer Membership you can Enroll in the Premium Private Pilot Ground School and click around through the topics where you feel you need the most review, and skip the topics you already feel comfortable with!  At the top of the page, Click on “Courses” and “Private Pilot Courses” to review!

To Get Started:

Click on Lesson 1 below to get started: What You Can Do, and What You Need

FOI Written Prep (beta)

FAA Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) Written

This course is designed to prepare you for the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam for your Flight Instructor or Ground Instructor’s certificates.

While this course will also be a big help in getting you ready for your CFI oral exam and Checkride, the way the FAA has structured the FOI material on the written test is not exactly how the examiner will be asking you to apply the material on your Oral.  For this reason, it is important you study this material the way we present it here, and then review FOI material again when we present again later in another CFI prep course.

In simple terms, the written and the oral are two different things, study this material, pass your written, forget about it (mostly), and we’ll prep you again on FOI material the exact way you need it for your checkride later on in a separate course.

BFR / Rusty Pilot Course

In this course we’ll take you through a few quick brief refreshers for those of you who are getting ready for a Flight Review with an instructor, whether you fly regularly or even if it has been 10 years since you’ve been in the cockpit!

There is no time requirement to complete this course. You can spend as much time reviewing as you wish, or just skip around to the information you want to review the most.  At the end of the course, you’ll see a full Flight Review (it used to be called a BFR, now we call it a Flight Review) on the ground and in the air (The required 1 hour of ground and 1 hour of flight).

 

Young Eagles Course

This course will take you through the basics of what makes an airplane fly, and how to fly an airplane!  After this course, you’ll be ready to take the controls on your first flight with the help of your instructor!

 

Real World Pilot Workshop

Take this course and learn everything your instructor didn’t teach you during flight training.  Learning everything you need to know in 40 hours or even 250 hours is near impossible.  Follow along with this journey from Alaska to Florida and all 50 states as we share our experiences (both good and bad) with you along the way.  Learn more about ATC, airspace, communications, decision making, weather, and everything else you could encounter on a trip across North America!

 

 

 

Note: this course will continue to grow as we add more lessons and content as we continue to fly around the country and visit all of our students home airports along the way!  New lessons will continue to be added through December 2021.

Tailwheel Training Single Course

For those pilots who want to fly “REAL” airplanes

Back in the day when the first airplanes were built, they all had “conventional” landing gear, and were either taildraggers or tailwheel airplanes.

It’s true these airplanes require sharp piloting skills to safely operate, however its the way pilots have been flying for over 100 years and it is reasonable that any pilot can operate one of these aircraft with the proper training.

In this course you will get an introduction to the operation of tailwheel/taildragger aircraft while taxiing, taking off, and landing (they really fly the exact same in the air as their nosewheel counterparts).

Note: this is a single course purchase that gives you access to the course for 180 days.  If you want access to more courses, you can purchase a subscription for $29/mo and get access to 6 other courses too!

2019 IFR Instrument Pilot Single Course

Real World Training for Real Serious Pilots

Ensure you are logged in before purchasing! You can create a free account here, then purchase the course.

Want the best possible learning experience when training for your instrument rating?  Want to be GUARANTEED to PASS Your Checkride?  SignUp for this course and not only will you learn everything you need to know about instrument flying, you’ll also gain valuable insight into real-world scenarios that will keep you SAFE when flying under IFR with your new Rating.

Each Lesson is broken down into easy to understand Topics, with lots of videos and graphics to help you get a 3D picture of what you need to know as an IFR pilot.

The course also has over 20 “Case Study” examples of where other pilots have gone wrong, and explains to you why the skills you are learning are important, along with what pitfalls other pilots have fallen into so that you won’t make the same mistakes as others in your airplane!

Get Your Graduation Certificate and Written Test Endorsement!

Our Graduates have a 100% pass rate on written exams and their Checkrides!

Learn Across the Country!

Our course takes you from the Venice Airport in Venice, FL, all the way to California!  Make your way across the country as you progress through the course and learn about different airports, airspace, procedures, and approaches along the way.  Each time you pass a LESSON quiz you’ll advance your airplane a little further to the west coast.  California here we come!

fill your knowledge tank with avgas

As you complete each TOPIC, LESSON, Quiz, and finally complete the Course, you’ll earn gallons of AvGas for each step!  These gallons of gas add up quick, and you can always see where you stand compared to other users on the leaderboard!  Each month the top user will win a prize, and you can always redeem your gallons of gas for rewards in our online store!  Enroll in the course to start filling up your tank today!

IFR Course Checklist

Cross Wind Landings Single Course

Ensure you are logged in before purchasing! You can create a free account here, then purchase the course.

Basics of Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings:

This course is laid out in three parts, Text, Video, and Quiz.

You will read about how to make proper approaches and landings with crosswinds, then watch a short video inside of each section, At the end of the three sections, you will watch a slightly longer video putting it all together, then take a short quiz. The videos not only shows how to use the controls to maneuver the aircraft, but also talks you through how to properly plan out your approach and landing, as well as getting set up for takeoff. The approximate course time is 30-45mins.

What are the requirements?

  • Students should have a basic understanding of the parts and controls of a small aircraft (elevator, ailerons, rudder, etc)

What am I going to get from this course?

  • Understand how to control the aircraft during takeoff, approach, and landing with crosswinds.

2019 Private Pilot Ground School Premium

Premium Ground School

This Course is available to members who purchase a one-time activation code.  Your access to the course is valid for one year.  You will be able to skip through the Course without having to progress through each lesson in order, and will not have to wait for the lesson timer to allow you to view the next lesson.

Ensure you are logged in before purchasing! You can create a free account here, then purchase the course.

This course will cover the basic knowledge required of a private pilot to pass the Private Pilot Airplane written exam and will prepare you for your flight training in an actual aircraft with your flight instructor.

Premium Features:

  • 20+ More videos than the Free Course
  • Get your Endorsement to Take the Written
  • Access to Tech Support
  • Extra TOPICs inside many of the LESSONs.
  • Compatible for both Sport and Private Pilots

It is broken up into LESSONS, and each LESSON has several TOPICS.

TO GET STARTED:

  1. Click on TAKE THIS COURSE to sign up for the course
  2. Click on LESSON 1 and watch the corresponding video and read the material
  3. Click on the TOPICS within the lesson to view the videos and read the material
  4. Once you have viewed all the topics complete the QUIZ to move onto the next LESSON

Important Notes:

  • Set realistic goals for yourself.
    • There is A LOT of material here that will prepare you to become a Pilot.  Take your time going through the lessons
    • Realistically expect to complete only one or two lessons in a day.
    • ENSURE YOU MARK YOUR LESSONS and TOPICS COMPLETE using the MARK COMPLETE button in the bottom left of each lesson and topic.  You must spend the minimum time shown on the TIMER in the bottom left of the screen to be able to mark the topic complete.
    • Feel free to work ahead, and even complete the entire course before you ever take your first flight lesson.  You can always go back and review later if needed.
    • Complete this course and earn 500 FLY8MA Points! (use your points to unlock free rewards!)

 

Tailwheel Training Course

For those pilots who want to fly “REAL” airplanes

Back in the day when the first airplanes were built, they all had “conventional” landing gear, and were either taildraggers or tailwheel airplanes.

It’s true these airplanes require sharp piloting skills to safely operate, however its the way pilots have been flying for over 100 years and it is reasonable that any pilot can operate one of these aircraft with the proper training.

In this course you will get an introduction to the operation of tailwheel/taildragger aircraft while taxiing, taking off, and landing (they really fly the exact same in the air as their nosewheel counterparts).

Airspace Quick Course

Get a quick digest of Airspace from the student pilot perspective.  Estimated learning time: 1-2 hours.

Seaplanes! How to Fly Them!

Welcome to Seaplane Ground School!!!

This is going to be some of the most fun you’ve ever had in an airplane!  It is absolutely impossible to fly a seaplane, and not have a smile on your face!

How to Study

This course is broken up into several LESSONs, and broken up further into TOPICs within each LESSON.

Watch the short video below of how to navigate this course before getting started!

How To: Sun N Fun Fly In Course

Get Ready For Sun N Fun 2018!

Follow the instructions below to help you get ready for flying into one of the busiest GA airports in the world, KLAL during Sun N Fun 2018!

We’ll show you the arrival procedures for several different ways to approach the airport.

To Get Started:

Click on “START HERE Sun N Fun 2018”, under LESSONS below, then….

Click on each TOPIC and progress through the course.  REMEMBER to click MARK COMPLETE when you finish a TOPIC, and that will automatically open up the next TOPIC for you!

2019 IFR Instrument Pilot Course

Real World Training for Real Serious Pilots

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Want the best possible learning experience when training for your instrument rating?  Want to be GUARANTEED to PASS Your Checkride?  SignUp for this course and not only will you learn everything you need to know about instrument flying, you’ll also gain valuable insight into real-world scenarios that will keep you SAFE when flying under IFR with your new Rating.

Each Lesson is broken down into easy to understand Topics, with lots of videos and graphics to help you get a 3D picture of what you need to know as an IFR pilot.

The course also has over 20 “Case Study” examples of where other pilots have gone wrong, and explains to you why the skills you are learning are important, along with what pitfalls other pilots have fallen into, so that you won’t make the same mistakes as others in your airplane!
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Get Your Graduation Certificate and Written Test Endorsement!

Our Graduates have a 100% pass rate on written exams and their Checkrides!

Learn Across the Country!

Our course takes you from the Venice Airport in Venice, FL, all the way to California!  Make your way across the country as you progress through the course and learn about different airports, airspace, procedures, and approaches along the way.  Each time you pass a LESSON quiz you’ll advance your airplane a little further to the west coast.  California here we come!

fill your knowledge tank with avgas

As you complete each TOPIC, LESSON, Quiz, and finally complete the Course, you’ll earn gallons of AvGas for each step!  These gallons of gas add up quick, and you can always see where you stand compared to other users on the leaderboard!  Each month the top user will win a prize, and you can always redeem your gallons of gas for rewards in our online store!  Enroll in the course to start filling up your tank today!

IFR Course Checklist

 

Would You Crash This Airplane?

See what decisions and ADM skills you could put to use as we examine a fatal aircraft accident.  Put your skills to the test and see if you would avoid the crash, or fall into the same pitfalls as another pilot did, to a point where it was simply too late.

To Get Started:

Click on the LESSON Below “Hobby Airport Accident”.  Then progress through the TOPICS and QUIZZES.

2019 Commercial Pilot ASEL Checkride Prep Boot Camp

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2018 Commercial Pilot ASEL Checkride Prep Cram Course

Welcome to cramming and prepping for your ASEL Commercial Pilot Checkride!  Expect this course to take you 5-8 hours (feel free to spend more and review the information several times).

This Checkride Prep Course Will:

  • Prepare you for the Oral Exam
  • Show you complete Commercial Pilot Oral Exams so you can see exactly what questions are asked and what to expect
  • Give you a condensed “cheat sheet” to study from to keep it all as simple as possible
  • Explain how to look up ADs and Maintenance Records to ensure you are legal to fly the plane
  • Show you how to keep up with all the latest regulations from the FAA so you can show the examiner you will always be informed and never violate a regulation.
  • Demonstrate the Maneuvers you will have to fly for your Commercial Pilot Checkride
  • Prepare you for exactly what to expect on the day of your Checkride

This course has short quizzes spaced out throughout the course to help you get an idea of exactly where you are with your commercial pilot knowledge and whether or not you need some extra review of a certain topic or not.

What you should already know coming into this course:

  • Airspace
  • Basic Regulations (medical duration, currency requirements, minimum operating equipment, etc.)
  • Basic Maneuvers and Aerodynamics

If you need a refresher on any of the above, don’t worry!  With you First Officer Membership you can Enroll in the Premium Private Pilot Ground School and click around through the topics where you feel you need the most review, and skip the topics you already feel comfortable with!  At the top of the page, Click on “Courses” and “Private Pilot Courses” to review!

To Get Started:

Click on Lesson 1 below to get started: What You Can Do, and What You Need

Weather Refresher IFR / VFR

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Hey There!          Earn 500 points for completing this course!

Need a Refresher On How The Weather Works?

In this course we’ll cover

  • Weather Fronts
  • Basic Cloud Types
  • Thunderstorms / Convective Activity
  • Mountain Weather
  • Fog
  • Icing
  • Surface / Prog Charts
  • AIRMETs / SIGMETs
  • PIREPS
  • RADAR Summary Charts
  • Graphic Forecast Area Charts
  • Weather Briefings

If you want to refresh on things like TAFs and METARs and textual weather, check out our Reading Weather Course Here

You’ll take two quizzes during this course after LESSON 1 (labeled lesson 13) and LESSON 2 (labeled lesson 16).  It is a short course, but still plan to spend about 2-3 hours reviewing all of the material and bringing yourself back up to speed, whether you are preparing for a Checkride or a Flight Review!

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