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  Check Ride Vote: Rough Power-Off Stall

  Nearly every student feels nervous practicing their first power-off stall. And, if a wing drops, it's common to try to raise the wing using the ailerons - which often makes the situation worse.

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  • 05/05/2014
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  Solo Endorsements: Flying To Other Airports and Cross Countries

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  • 05/02/2014
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  Can You Fly A VFR Cross-Country In These Weather Conditions?

  You're a non-instrument rated private pilot, and you've planned a cross-country in your Cirrus SR-20 from Kalamazoo, MI (KAZO) to Traverse City, MI (KTVC).

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  • 04/28/2014
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  Fulcrum + Clouds, Part 2

  Precision aerobatics are always amazing to watch - and this MiG-29 squadron knows how to get the job done. Enjoy. Then, check out the first Fulcrum Drivers video.

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  • 04/26/2014

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  You're Doing A Short Field Landing On A Private Pilot Checkride. Then This Happens.

  You're giving a checkride in a Cessna 172. The flight's going well - until the short field landing.

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  • 04/21/2014
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  Can Two Private Pilots Log PIC At The Same Time?

  Logging flight time is always a hot topic, especially when you're working toward a new certificate or flying job. Check out this scenario and tell us if both pilots can log PIC at the same time.

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  • 04/14/2014
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  Vote: What Does 'Bingo Fuel' Really Mean?

  If you've ever watched an aviation movie, you've probably heard the term "Bingo Fuel". But what does it really mean? Read this scenario and tell us what you think.

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  • 04/07/2014
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  Fulcrum + Clouds = Awesome (Video)

  Aerobatics are awesome any day of the week - but turning and burning through IMC takes the cake. These MiG-29 pilots know how to have a good time - and cut an awesome video.

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  • 03/29/2014
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  Would This Commercial Trip Put Your Certificates At Risk?

  You're a commercial pilot and flight instructor, flying as PIC on a university's King Air. While you generally use the King Air for contract student instruction, you occasionally carry the university's president and staff on business trips.

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  • 03/25/2014

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  It Was Your First. Was It Your Favorite?

  If you've ever taken a training flight, chances are you flew in one of these airplanes. Whether you've logged 1 hour or 10,000, we want to know what your favorite training airplane is. Vote below and tell us why you love your plane!

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  • 03/24/2014
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  What's The Fastest Way To Get To 1000 Feet?

  Two Cessna 172s take off from the exact same point on a runway. The airplanes are the exact same weight, with the same CG position.

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  • 03/14/2014
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  It's His First Aviation Job. Here's What He Did On Day 1.

  We want you to love our content. And, we can't do it alone. So, how do you ramp up and generate amazing social content? Awesome videos? Cool aviation infographics? You find someone who loves aviation, loves writing about aviation, and loves creating content for aviation.

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  • 03/11/2014
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  Can You Log PIC? Yes Or No

  You've just added a multi-engine rating to your commercial certificate and you're looking to build PIC time so you can interview with a regional airline. A friend pilots a King Air B200 for a corporate department and you often ride along in the right seat. Can you log the time as PIC?

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  • 03/10/2014
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  St. Elmo's Fire - Videos Shot From Airline Cockpits

  Earlier today we posted an article about St. Elmo's fire. If you haven't checked it out, do it now. Then, check out these videos of the electrical light show shot from airline cockpits. Enjoy!

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  • 03/06/2014
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  How Low Can You Go? ILS CAT III Infographic

  If you have your instrument rating, you know there's nothing quite like breaking out of the clouds at minimums on an ILS. When you see those approach lights break through with the rabbit guiding you in, you feel like a pro - and you're flying like one.

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  • 03/05/2014