Getting Started in Aviation
OR
How to Start Your Own Air Affair
There are many ways to get into the air. Here are
some documents that explain how you can get started:
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Airplanes: Some tips on how to earn your Private Pilot
license for single-engine airplanes.
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Helicopters: Helicopter instructor Paul Cantrell
describes how to begin your helicopter training.
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Skydiving Info from the rec.skydiving newsgroup FAQ.
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Gliders and Sailplanes: An informative article
by sailplane instructor Steven Philipson describes Learning to Soar.
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Ultralight aircraft: Info from the rec.aviation.ultralights
FAQ.
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Hanggliding and parasailing: Info from the
Hanggliding and Parasailing FAQ.
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Hot air balloons: I haven't a good introduction to ballooning.
If you know of one, or want to contribute, email to
wingnut@airaffair.com.