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  Class E Airspace, Explained

  Class E is the most common type of airspace in the United States, but it's often the least understood.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/28/2023
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  Runway Stripes And Markings, Explained.

  In partnership with ATP

  How can runway markings help your everyday flying? Here are some great facts to know about the runways you land on.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/14/2023
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  15 Questions About 'Descend Via' Clearances...Answered

  Feeling confused about "Descend Via" clearances? Here are answers to your most common questions directly from the FAA.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/28/2023
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  What Makes An Instrument Approach Unstable?

  In partnership with AssuredPartners

  Unstabilized approaches are one of the leading causes of accidents on landing.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/16/2023

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  Need To Lose Altitude? 5 Things You Can Do To Descend Quickly

  We've all been left a little too high to make a crossing restriction or a safe visual approach. Here's what you can do to descend quickly.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/05/2023
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  There's An Airplane On The Runway. Can I Land?

  You're on short final and you're cleared to land, but another airplane is still on the runway. Your hand is on the throttle, ready for a go-around. What should you do?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/02/2023
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  Your Elevator Trim Just Jammed. What Should You Do?

  If your elevator trim jams or stops responding, here's how to handle it from cruise flight to landing.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/24/2023
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  How To Recover From A Balloon During Your Landing Flare

  At some point, a balloon on landing happens to all of us. Here's what you can do to make a safe landing after happens to you.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/15/2023
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  You're Given A 'Descend Via' Clearance. How Low Can You Go?

  In partnership with AOPA Finance

  A descend via clearance is usually straightforward, but there are a few 'gotchas' you should be aware of.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/11/2023

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  How Trailing-Link Gear Helps Pilots Make Smoother Landings

  In partnership with AOPA Finance

  We've all had a few hard landings. Here's how trailing-link gear helps make them smoother...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/29/2023
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  Can You Depart IFR From An Airport With No SID And No ODP?

  You're about to depart an airport under IFR with low ceilings. There's no SID and no ODP. When can you start your on-course turn, and why? It's called a "diverse departure assessment", and here's how it works.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/13/2023
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  Would You Land At Catalina Island's 'Airport In The Sky'?

  With cliffs on either end, this island's mountaintop airport has a series of unique challenges.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/03/2023
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  How To Fly A Touch-And-Go Landing

  Nearly every pilot has flown a touch-and-go. But did you know the FAA doesn't publish guidance on how to fly one? Here's what you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/01/2023
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  Pilot Misses Note 'Circle NA South Of Runway 09', Resulting In Near CFIT Event

  What went wrong, and how you can avoid making the same mistake?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/27/2023
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  6 Tips For Flying On Hot-Weather Days

  Do you want to enjoy your hot-weather flying a little more? Here are some tips as the weather heats up this spring.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/23/2023