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Learn to Fly
Guide picks
Links to flight training resources. Everything you need to know to get yourself out of that armchair and into the wild blue yonder.

Learn to Fly in 2000
Series of linked articles by your About.com guide on learning to fly a variety of different aircraft.

Learn to Fly - Light Aircraft
Resources for those interestd in learning to fly a conventional certificated single-engined light aircraft -typically a fixed gear single-engined two seater such as a Cessna 152, Piper Cherokee or similar.

Professional Pilot Training
Resources for those interested in a career as a professional pilot. Details of qualifications required, schools, training programs and educational opportunities.

Learn to Fly Microlights and Ultralights
Resources and starting points for the would-be ultralight or microlight pilot. Learn about the different licensing requirements and legislation in different countries and find out where to learn to fly these miniscule flying machines.

Learn to Fly - Helicopters & Gyroplanes
From twin turbine helicopters to home-built autogyros -if you want to fly rotary winged aircraft you will need training. Check this section out for details of helicopter flight schools, gyrocopter instructors and other resources.

Learn to Fly - Gliding & Soaring
Starting point and resource guide for would-be glider, sailplane hang or paraglider pilots. Links to clubs and lots more useful information here. Everything for those who want to try engineless flight of any kind.

Theory of Flight
How do they stay up there? Links to information on aeronautics and principles of flight for most types of flying machine.

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