Learn to Fly
Pursuing a private pilot certificate?
Here you'll learn the basics of getting a pilot certificate and read personal accounts of people who have done it. We think you'll find it interesting and enjoyable reading, and we hope it will help convince you to take a drive to your local airport and sign up for a first flight.
Learn to Fly
Why I Fly
Flying offers fun and functionality. Here's how flying can change your life.
Starting Your Flight Training
All the information you need to get you on the path toward your pilot certificate.
Find a Local Flight School
Search AOPA's Airport Directory for flight schools near you.
Learn to Fly Directory
AOPA Flight Training Home Page
Learn about AOPA Flight Training magazine and a free offer for student pilots.
AOPA Project Pilot
AOPA members: Become a mentor for a student pilot and share the joy of flying.
Want to learn to fly?
Pursuing a private pilot certificate?
Visit our Flight Training Web site for a wealth of information, from getting started to enhancing your flying skills. Plus, get a FREE 6-month subscription to AOPA Flight Training magazine.
Other Helpful Links:
Other visitors to this page have found these pages helpful:
Since You Asked
An archive for AOPA members, written by Rod Machado, from the pages of Flight Training magazine.
Aviation Education for Youth
AOPA will help you bring the excitement of general aviation to your community's young people. Click here for resources for pilots and teachers.
- Learn to Fly
- AOPA Project Pilot
- Get Back into Flying
- Advanced Flight Training
- Find a Flight School
- Career Pilot
- Youth Education
- AOPA Air Safety Foundation
- ASF Interactive Courses
- ASF Accident Analysis
- ASF Safety Quiz
- ASF Real Pilot Stories
- ASF Safety Seminars
- ASF CFI Renewal
- ASF Safety Publications/Articles
