# Training & manning
> From the hood to the first free flight: trust, routine and the steps in between.

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- [Falcon training stages: from manning to free flight](https://falconryscale.com/blog/training-and-manning/falcon-training-stages.md): Learn what manning, recall, creance work and free-flight preparation mean, and why training progresses through readiness rather than a calendar. (2026-11-04, Training & manning)
- [How to start falconry before buying your first bird](https://falconryscale.com/blog/training-and-manning/how-to-start-falconry.md): Start falconry with practical instruction, a mentor and a realistic plan for land, equipment and daily care before buying your first bird. (2026-11-04, Training & manning)