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VFR and IFR Cruising Altitudes

VFR and IFR Cruising Altitudes

What Flight Level should I cruise at?

Is Fifteen Feet O.K. for my Cruising Altitude?
Viper North owner Jeff “Biscuit” Lewis flys his Czechoslovakian designed Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin jet at 15 feet above the deck. How’s that for a cruising altitude?

Pilots must be aware of Cruising Altitudes for both VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flight.

Automobile Analogy
Here’s a

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Airspeeds, V-Speeds, Vx, Vy, Vs0, Vs1, Va, Vno, Vfe, Vne...

Alphabet Soup Aviation Acronyms

Airspeed Limitations, Manoeuvring Speeds and Performance

Alphabet Soup?
Aviation Acronyms can seem like Alphabet Soup!

With Airspeeds and V-Speeds, there are dozens of Aviation Acronyms for the student pilot to learn and remember.

Your Aviation Acronym Decoder begins with some talk about Velocity.

V is for Velocity
Important aviation Airspeeds are identified and defined using standard terms. Scientists and Engineers refer to

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Webster Memorial Trophy Competition

The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition

Are you the Top Amateur Pilot in Canada?

The Webster Memorial Team is looking for you!
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition selects the “Top Amateur Pilot in Canada” every year.

This annual competition was started in 1932, and it’s committed to finding and recognizing the Top Amateur Pilots from across Canada. It was interrupted once by World War II and

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Six Pack - The Primary Flight Instruments

Cessna 172 Instrument Panel Six Pack

Cessna 172 Instrument Panel

Before the days of Glass Panels, this was a typical General Aviation Instrument Panel.

Even with the trend towards only Glass Cockpits, the basic Flight Instruments remain the same.

The Six Pack is not a half-dozen beers, and it’s not a well toned and muscled belly. Instead, Pilots know the 6-Pak refers to the

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Ice Pilots NWT on History Television

Ice Pilots NWT on History Television

Yellowknife based Buffalo Airways

I have now seen the first three episodes of the new television series Ice Pilots NWT. What a great show! I love this show, and if you love flying, you are guaranteed to also love this show.

Great Show for Pilots and aspiring Pilots!
When I saw the first episode of Ice Pilots NWT,

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How I Aced the PSTAR Exam!

Private Pilot PSTAR Exam

Pass the Private Pilot PSTAR Exam with Flying Colours!

PSTAR Exam
Before you can SOLO, a Student Pilot must pass the written Transport Canada PSTAR Exam. This exam tests the student pilot’s knowledge of Air Regulations and Air Traffic Control Procedures. This ensures the student has a sufficient understanding of the necessary CARs (Canadian Aviation Regulations) and AIMs

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Patty Wagstaff and Learn To Fly. WOW!

Patty Wagstaff and Learn To Fly Canada

LearnToFly.ca Editors meet International Airshow Performer Patty Wagstaff

Patty Wagstaff is one of the world’s best airshow performers.

Three-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion!
Patty is known throughout the Aviation world for her low level aerobatic performances in her Extra 300S.

It was a pleasure to meet Patty at the Canadian Aviation Expo Airshow event in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Patty

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Welcome to LearnToFly.ca

Welcome to LearnToFly.ca

Earn Your Wings!

Stop Dreaming about it…
It’s time to let your dreams Soar!

This interactive web portal provides you with links, comments, and many resources to help you Learn To Fly.

We’ll help you achieve your lifelong passion. We hope you enjoy the many articles and tips to help you Learn to Fly.

It’s time to take Flight!
Be a

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