Preview AOPA Flight Path
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AOPA Flight Path is an email series written by CFIs and pilots to provide student pilots with helpful guidance and encouragement through each of the 24 stages of their initial flight training. The series is packed with educational resources and tips that no student pilot should be without – and it’s FREE!
Students : Enroll FREE NOW!Once enrolled, you can track your progress through your personal “My Flight Path” page. It’s designed to help keep you on track throughout your flight training with links to connect you to the right information at the right time. You also have the flexibility of adjusting the email series to keep pace with your training.
Your personal progress page is where you will be prompted to record the completion of each of the five key milestones in your training.
- Introductory Flight
- Obtaining a FAA student medical certificate
- First solo flight
- Passing the FAA knowledge test
- Passing the FAA checkride and becoming an FAA-certificated pilot
Update: The Flight Path Sweepstakes ended December 31,2009.
If there's one thing pilots love almost as much almost as flying, it’s talking about flying. You'll never be alone, knowing that the people eager to help you as you take on this training love flying as much as you do.
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Call 1-800-USA-AOPA (2672) or email memberservices@aopa.org.
Fuel Your Flight Training With Tips and Prizes
Welcome and Flight Path series overview
Resource Links:
- AOPA Homepage
- Learn to Fly
- ASF Homepage
What Does It Take?
Are you ready for your flight path?
Resource Links:
- 6 items to get you started with your flight training
- Learn to Fly FAQ's
- Learn to Fly on AOPA Online
- AOPA resources and benefits for student pilots
Find a Flight School
Find a flight school that fits
Resource Links:
- Find a flight school
- Choosing your flight school
Preparing for Your First Flight
Preparing is essential before your first flight
Resource Links:
- Learn to fly: What you’ll fly
- Preparing for your first flight
What Do I Really Need to Buy?
To buy or not to buy: flight training gear
Resource Links:
- Aviation gadgets and gear
- Headset Buyer's Guide
Student Pilot/Medical Certificate
Are you fit to fly?
Resource Links:
- Your Aviation Medical
- Pilot Certificate Options
Preflight Procedures and Checklist Usage
Prepare for lift-off
Resource Links:
- ASF Safety Quiz: Preflight Actions
Weather
More to weather than meets the eye
Resource Links:
- ASF Online Courses: Weather Wise Series
- ASF Safety Advisor: Weather Wise
Flight Maneuvers I
Maneuvering basics
Resource Links:
- Maneuvers Guide
- Maneuvers Flying Skills
- ASF Safety Advisor: Maneuvering Flight
Flight Maneuvers II
Successful slow-flight, stalls, and steep turns
Resource Links:
- Pre-Solo Special Topics: Stalls FAQ's
- Maneuvers FAQ's
- Online Quiz: Stall/Spin Awareness
Radio Communications
Clear, calm, and concise communication on the radio
Resource Links:
- Online Course: Say Intentions
Takeoffs and Landings
Getting takeoffs and landings right
Resource Links:
- Mastering Takeoffs and Landings
- Ups and downs of Takeoffs and Landings
Solo
Step up to solo flight
Resource Links:
- SOLO FAQ's
- Shirt tail tradition
Basic Attitude Instrument Flying
Introduction to instrument flying
Resource Links:
- Safety Advisor: Spatial Disorientation
- Online Quiz: Spatial Disorientation
Night Flying
Do not be afraid of the dark
Resource Links:
- Online Quiz: Night Operations
Security
Do your part: lock up and look out
Resource Links:
- Airport Watch
- AOPA Interactive Course: GA Security
- AOPA's Security Resources
Flight Maneuvers II
Mastering maneuvers
Resource Links:
- Flight Training Maneuvers
- Private Pilot Practical Test Standards
- Online Quiz: Maneuvers
FAA Knowledge Test
Show what you know
Resource Links:
- Test Prep: Quizzes and FAQ's
- FAA Knowledge Test Guide
- Knowledge Testing Center List
Emergency Procedures
Preparing for the worst
Resource Links:
- ASF Safety Advisor: Emergency Procedure
- Online Safety Quiz: Emergency Procedures
Cross-Country Flying
Up, up and away
Resource Links:
- Cross-Country FAQ's
- Cross Country Topics
Phase Check
Practice makes perfect
Resource Links:
- Emphasizing Judgment
Check ride
Get ready for the big day
Resource Links:
- Flight Test Prep
You’ve Earned Your Certificate. Now Use It!
Exercise your private pilot privileges
Resource Links:
- Time for something new? How to re-spark your passion for flying
- FAA Resources
Staying Proficient
Stay in the game
Resource Links:
- The Endless Quest
- The Flight Review
- Got Currency?
- Checking your Skills

- Flight Path Email Series
- My Flight Path Progress
- For Students Only
Registration is simple, quick and free.
Register for your FREE AOPA Flight Path account for access to your personal “My Flight Path” progress page and start reaping the educational benefits of the Flight Path email support series.
Update: The Flight Path Sweepstakes ended
December 31,2009.
