The Oregon Flight School Learning Center contains articles, videos, and graphics that will help you become a better pilot. They might also aid you in breaching a learning plateau by giving you a different perspective or technique for a particular skill, maneuver, or knowledge area. Content here is organized by topic and can be accessed via the list below. (Looking for publications and books? Check out Pilot Resources)
Online Private Pilot Ground School Course
The most comprehensive Private Pilot course on the market today
Online IFR Ground Course
The most comprehensive IFR course on the market today
General
Weather
Coming Soon!
Takeoff
Landing
Airspace
Airplane Systems
Emergencies
Professional Pilot
The most comprehensive Private Pilot course on the market today
Online IFR Ground Course
The most comprehensive IFR course on the market today
General
- Central Oregon Air Traffic Issues
- Learn to fly on a budget - How to save money during flight training
- Studying Aviation: Best Practices
- Learning to Fly as a Teenage Pilot
- Equipment Required for IFR Flight
- Required Inspections, Maintenance, and Logbooks
- Required Equipment
- Documents that are required to be on board the aircraft
- There Is No Pilot Shortage
Weather
Coming Soon!
Takeoff
Landing
- Why I Never Teach My Students How To Land The Airplane
- Having trouble with landings? Learn about the Runway Widening Effect Technique!
- Entering the traffic pattern at an uncontrolled field
- Picking Altitude Points in the Traffic Pattern
- Short-Field Landing (PDF presentation)
Airspace
Airplane Systems
- The Propeller Explained
- Magnetic Compass
- Gyroscopic Instruments
- Pitot-Static System
- Electrical System
- Oil System
- Reciprocating Engines
Emergencies
- Handling In-Flight Emergencies - Online Course
- Low Altitude Engine Failure: Recap by a British Airways 747 and P-51 Air Show Pilot
Professional Pilot
- Commercial Pilot Course Series
- Part 91 Hawaii Flight Course
- Book: Flying To Hawaii: A Pilot's Guide
- Book: The Pilot's Guide To Low Time Flying Jobs: Bridging The Gap Between 250 and 1500 Hours
- How To Charge As A Flight Instructor (CFI): Best Practices
- What is covered in a Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC)?
- Stalling a Jet & Simulated Dual-engine Failure To a Deadstick Landing In a Jet
- Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure (SLOP)