Discover the Learn to Fly Center at EAA AirVenture!
Nestled in the heart of AirVenture at the EAA Four Corners, the Learn to Fly Center is your go-to destination for flight training inspiration and information. Whether you're just beginning to dream of flying or ready to take the next step, this is the perfect place to launch your journey.
Meet the Experts
Connect with certified flight instructors (CFIs), seasoned aviators, recent flight school graduates, and our fantastic Learn to Fly volunteers — all eager to answer your questions and guide you through the flight training process.
Main Features:
Redbird Touch ‘n Go Academy
- Take your very first flight lesson — right here at AirVenture!
- Join a 30-minute flight session in a Redbird simulator, led by a CFI
- Leave with your first official logbook entry
- On-site registration required
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (valid passport or birth certificate and photo ID)
Daily Flight Training Forums
Explore a variety of insightful topics, including:
- How to ace your checkride
- Time and cost-saving strategies
- Navigating FAA medical certification
- Training tips and simulator best practices
Hands-On Opportunities
- Try out a Redbird AATD flight simulator
- Use the Flight School Finder to locate local training programs
- Find an aviation medical examiner near you
- Sign up for a free Eagle Flight or Flying Start event
Learn More
Discover all that EAA’s Learn to Fly programs offer, from beginner guidance to advanced resources designed to support every step of your aviation journey.
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Learn to Fly Center 2025 Forum Schedule
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Monday, July 21, 2025
10 - 11:15 a.m. Stop Dreaming Start Flying - Flight Training First Steps
Presented by David Leiting
11:30 - 12:45 p.m. FAA Medical Certification and You
Presented by Tom Charpentier
1 - 2:15 p.m. An Introduction to Soaring Flight
Presented by Scott Manley
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
8:30 – 9:45 a.m. MOSAIC for Flight Schools
Presenter TBD
10 – 11:15 a.m. Save Time & Money in Flight Training
Presented by Larry Bothe
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Boost Your Flight Training Performance With Personal Resource Management
Presented by Tammie Jo Shults and Jeannie Leavitt
1 – 2:15 p.m. How to Use Flight Simulation in Your Private Pilot Training
Presented by Josh Harnagel
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Chart Your Course: Making a Career in Aviation
Presented by Aviation Accreditation Board International / University Panel
10 – 11:15 a.m. Pass Your Checkride (Part 1 of 2 — The Oral)
Presented by Larry Bothe
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. How to Pass the FAA Written in Less Time
Presented by Bret Koebbe
1 – 2:15 p.m. From the Right Seat: Pilot's Guide to a Successful Flight Review
Presented by Bill Kanowicz
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Thursday, July 24, 2025
8:30 – 9:45 a.m. TBD
Presented by TBD
10 – 11:15 a.m. Pass Your Checkride (Part 2 of 2 — The Flight)
Presented by Larry Bothe
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Boost Your Flight Training Performance With Personal Resource Management
Presented by Tammie Jo Shults and Jeannie Leavitt
1 – 2:15 p.m. TBD
Presented by TBD
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Friday, July 25, 2025
8:30 – 9:45 a.m. TBD
Presented by TBD
10 – 11:15 a.m. How to Use Flight Simulation in Your Private Pilot Training
Presented by Josh Harnagel
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Stop Dreaming Start Flying — Flight Training First Steps
Presented by David Leiting
1 – 2:15 p.m. TBD
Presented by TBD
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Saturday, July 26, 2025
8:30 – 9:45 a.m. An Introduction to Soaring Flight
Presented by Scott Manley
10 – 11:15 a.m. MOSAIC for Flight Schools
Presented by TBD
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. TBD
Presented by TBD
1 – 2:15 p.m. TBD
Presented by TBD
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
10 – 11:15 a.m. TBD
Presented by TBD
