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What's Your Favorite Part About Being A Pilot?

Last weekend we posted about the the rewards of becoming a pilot. But now that you've reached that goal, we want to know: what's your favorite thing about being a pilot? We know there are too many reasons to list here, but make your pick, and tell us your reason in the comments if it isn't listed!

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07/28/2014

Watch These Wing Suits And Aircraft Stunts Light Up The Sky

Here's another reason Oshkosh 2014 is going to be awesome: Kirby Chambliss and Red Bull really know how to put on a show. Can't make it to Oshkosh this year? No problem, subscribe to our email and don't miss a single Oshkosh post!

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07/23/2014

What Was The Toughest Thing About Learning Crosswind Landings?

Last week we asked you what your toughest maneuver during your private pilot training was, and you overwhelmingly voted for crosswind landing (trust us, we've felt the same many times!). So we want to know, what was it about crosswind landings you found difficult?

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07/21/2014

What Was Your Toughest Maneuver?

If you've earned your private pilot certificate, you probably found one maneuver tougher than the rest. And, you're definitely not alone - we bet many pilots share your opinion. Tell us which of the following you found the toughest, and share your stories in the comments!

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07/14/2014

Get Out With Your GoPro

Looking for something to do this weekend? Get out and film your flying! Not only are GoPros a great way to shoot awesome video, they can help you sharpen your piloting skills. Film your flight, review, and tweak your flying.

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07/12/2014

7 Awesome Films To Feed Your Aviation Fix

Have a little time off this summer? Enjoy some AC and watch a movie. Here are seven awesome aviation films - and we didn't even include TOP GUN. Oh, the horror...

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07/09/2014

Planes Almost Collide In Dramatic Near Miss

A UTair Boeing 767 and Aerolineas Argentinas Airbus A340 nearly collided at Barcelona Airport on Saturday.

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07/07/2014

Should Instructors Allow Students To Use GoPros In Solo Flight?

GoPros are a common sight in the cockpit. They can produce incredible aerial footage and great debriefing material. But, are they an unnecessary and dangerous distraction to a student pilot on a solo flight?

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07/07/2014

Vote: Should All Aircraft Be Required To Use NextGen?

There's been a lot of talk about the FAA's NextGen (Next Generation Air Transportation System) and how it will improve safety and efficiency. However, there are drawbacks.

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06/30/2014

Airliners In Slow Motion

Cesar Meloni is an airline pilot and filmmaker based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Check out his latest work - it's 2 minutes of slow motion airliner goodness.

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06/28/2014

Approach Quiz: Can You Fly The VOR Into AXN?

Last week, we ran a quiz on the LDA/DME into Eagle County in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Here's an approach without the terrain considerations - how well can you fly it?

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06/25/2014

How Much Do You Know About Open Cockpit Airplanes?

These were the days of goggles, scarves and leather jackets. How much do you know about open cockpit airplanes? Find out!

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06/23/2014

Should The FAA Regulate Drones Below 400 Feet?

The FAA doesn't regulate model remote-controlled aircraft, as long as they're not flown for business, remain below 400 feet AGL, and stay away populated areas and other aircraft. However, flying the same remote-controlled aircraft at the same altitude for business is illegal.

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06/23/2014

Fly The 'Mach Loop' In A Eurofighter Typhoon

The Mach Loop is a series of valleys in the U.K. used for low-level aircraft training. The 8 mile course is flown at altitudes as low as 250 feet and speeds up to 450 knots.