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
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
Weather
Coming Soon!
Takeoff
"Taking Off" versus "Departing"
Short-Field/Max Performance Takeoff (PDF presentation)
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
Understanding Airspace Online Course
Class G and Class E Airspace VFR Weather Requirements Graphic
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
Part 91 Hawaii Flight Course
Book: Flying To Hawaii: A Pilot's Guide
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
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
Weather
Coming Soon!
Takeoff
"Taking Off" versus "Departing"
Short-Field/Max Performance Takeoff (PDF presentation)
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
Understanding Airspace Online Course
Class G and Class E Airspace VFR Weather Requirements Graphic
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
Part 91 Hawaii Flight Course
Book: Flying To Hawaii: A Pilot's Guide
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