AOPA Flight Training - Online Resources

Learn to Fly--Flight Training Resources for Student Pilots, Flying Skills, and How Aviation Works

Flying Skills

Important Topic Briefs

Interactive Courses and Quizzes

Flight Planning Tools

Additional Resources

Whether you are interested in learning to fly for recreation, business or as a career, AOPA will help speed your understanding of flight and your flight-training experience. As you transition from student to pilot, we will continue to provide you with many other relevant resources and tools that will help you advance toward your aviation goals and stay proficient. For your convenience, we have compiled a list of resources that you will find useful for training in the air or on the ground. Most of the resources on this page are accessible to members and six-month student trial members. Sign up now for a free six-month membership or if you are a previous trial member, join today to take advantage of AOPA’s special student membership rate. Be sure to bookmark this page for future reference, as we will continue to periodically update it. Good luck and safe piloting!

Flying Skills
The FAA's I'M SAFE Checklist This self-assessment may save your life.	Know Before You Go Relevant factors to consider before flying.
Overcoming the Fear of Stalls and Spins Insight from a student pilot’s journal.	The Ups and Downs of Takeoffs and Landings A safety advisor to sharpen your knowledge and skills.
When the Winds Blow Windy? Read this first.	Alone at Last “Fly along” on a student’s first solo.
Your Cross-country Solo Prepare with The Aeronautical Chart User's Guide.	Night Flying VFR Articles, videos and quizzes to get you started.

Important Topic Briefs
Five Major Phases of Flight Training Explore each phase of training.	The Student's Glossary of General Aviation Use this to help make sense of it all.
A New Pilot's Guide to ATC Communication This article breaks in all down for you.	Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques Basic procedures when communicating with ATC.
Customizing Your Checklist Helpful design guidelines.	Lost Logbook What you need to know and do.
Learning Plateaus How to overcome this common occurrence.	Facing Your Fears Don’t let anxiety impede your progress.
Pilot’s Guide to Medical Certification Prepare ahead to avoid surprises during your exam.	Medical Certification FAQs Answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Find an AME Search our database to find an AME.	Airman Knowledge Tests Useful links to help you prepare.
Preparing for Your Checkride Review the Private Pilot Practical Test Standards.	$10 Discount at CATS Testing Centers Get $10 off all FAA written exams.

Interactive Courses and Quizzes
Airport Taxi Diagrams Download diagrams for the busiest U.S. towered airports.	Runway Safety Flash Cards Learn about runway signage and markings.
TurboMedical© Use this tool to avoid surprises at the AME’s office.

Flight Planning Tools
AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner Plan your flights with this easy to use software.	AOPA Online Directory Provides key airport data to help you prepare for your flight.
Forms and Phone Numbers Downloadable forms and key phone numbers.	Virtual Flight Bag A handy reference of online flight planning tools.

Additional Resources
AOPA’s Aviation Forums A great way to learn from others.	Online Library Flight training resources accessible 24/7.
AOPA Air Safety Foundation Expand your knowledge, enhance your skills and challenge yourself through interactive courses, quizzes, publications and more.	Online Pilot Information Center Access information frequently requested by pilots and students.

More Questions?

In case there’s something you weren’t able to find anywhere else on this Web site, AOPA's Aviation Services team of experts is ready to help you with aviation technical information on a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to flight training, pilot certification, airman medical certification, and FAA regulations and enforcement. These knowledgeable pilots and flight instructors can provide advice on aircraft operation, insurance, and other matters, or will gladly offer assistance with flight planning, international operations, and Customs procedures. If you're a member of AOPA, you can request help using any of the following methods.

Email: Ask a CFI

Phone: Call our Toll-free Pilot Support Hotline at 1-800-USA-AOPA (872-2672), 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.