We Help You Pass
Our free online study guide really works. You can study for your FAA private pilot ground school exam right now. For more info about the 4VFR.COM project, click here. You can find a daily update log here.

Live ATC Audio Streams
Tune into live air traffic control frequencies from North America. This feature requires Real player. Start listening to ATC now!

Reference Library
Our glossary lists and databases have grown quickly. I am working to create an on-line reference library to tie together all the loose ends. You can check out what is currently available in the library

FAA Practice Exam - New!
Introducing our newly enhanced practice exam. Now with figures!. Take a test a day for a week, and I guarantee you will do better on your exam.

Get Started Now

Show your support for 4VFR.COM - Link us. Bookmark us. Tell your mother about us. Press CTRL-D to bookmark this site now!. Check out one of our proposed T-Shirt Designs.

Exams Taken 286

Feature Article: First Flight Preparations

1. Schedule aircraft/instructor.
2. Aircraft keys.
3. Read Owner's Manual.
4. Wear lightweight shoes.
5. Make a question card.
6. If the instructor is 10 minutes late, call his office.
7. Become familiar with geographic locations around airport.
8. Personal stress, health, food.


Last Modified November 14, ©2026 TAGE.COM

Related Links
Featured Articles
  • Runup
  • Private Pilot Sharing of Expenses
  • Teaching 30 Years Ago
  • The First Solo
  • Student Evaluation
  • Bits and Pieces
  • Viva la Difference
  • Taxiing
  • Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
  • Vertigo
  • Recall Statistics
  • Prohibited Areas
  • Sequence of Decision for Airworthiness
  • Private Pilot Requirements
  • Advice From Over 30 Years Ago

    More Flight Training Articles...

  • Student Kudos
    "Great site, This is exactly what I was looking for. I am an aspiring future airline pilot and think this is an awesome resource for someone to sharpen their skills and prepare for exams. Great job. Justin."
    - Justin Barnes