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  How To Fly A Surveillance Approach (ASR)

  You'll fly a full instrument approach using zero navigational equipment. Here's how it works.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/05/2021
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  Fatigued Pilots Land On The Wrong Runway After A Visual Approach Clearance

  Visual approaches can be tough in the IFR world, especially when you're flying jets. Here's how one experienced, dual-ATP rated crew landed on a runway 6,000 feet shorter than the ATC-cleared runway.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/27/2021
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  The Difference Between Decision Altitude (DA) and Decision Height (DH)

  DA and DH aren't interchangeable phrases. They're two completely different things. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/22/2021
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  How PAPI Lights Work

  If you're a pilot, you've probably used Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights during your final approach to landing. But do you know how they work? Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/20/2021

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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
  • 05/15/2021
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  Preflight Your Fuel: 5 Things You Don't Want To See

  Your engine may not fail right away when running on contaminated fuel. The first indications will likely be sputtering and a generally rough-running engine. Once enough water is mixed with fuel, combustion is no longer possible.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/15/2021
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  How You Can Prevent An Elevator Trim Stall

  There's nothing wrong with going around your landing isn't working out. Just don't forget to compensate for trim as you add go-around power.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/11/2021
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  You're Given A 'Descend Via' Clearance. How Low Can You Go?

  It's a question you can be asked on your checkride. Find the lowest altitude you can fly to on a descend via clearance. It might sound simple, but there are a few 'gotchas' you should be aware of.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/08/2021
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  How To Fly An Emergency Descent

  Do you remember the last time you practiced flying an emergency descent? Outside of training, you may never have to fly one as a pilot, and today, we're going to review the basics.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/04/2021

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  Flying Below Class B: Does An ATC Speed Instruction Trump The FAA's Regulations?

  If you were told to "maintain 250 knots" below Class B airspace, what would you do?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/01/2021
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  Cross-Controlled Stalls: What You Need To Know

  A cross-controlled stall close to the ground can happen if you overshoot your base-to-final turn. Here's how to prevent one from happening to you.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/24/2021
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  15 Questions About 'Descend Via' Clearances...Answered

  In partnership with Bose

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

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/24/2021
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  Would You Go? Scattered Storms Are Building On Either Side Of Your Route

  Take a look at this scenario, and tell us your go/no-go decision.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/22/2021
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  Why You Experience Turbulence When Flying Through A Cloud

  You're flying toward a puffy cumulus cloud and out of habit, your natural instinct is to tighten your seatbelt. It may seem like a simple question, but have you ever wondered why clouds can be so bumpy?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/15/2021
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  Does A 'Climb And Maintain' Clearance Delete Your Crossing Restrictions On A SID?

  You're departing from Houston on the RITAA Six Departure, which has five altitude crossing restrictions. ATC tells you to "climb and maintain 15,000." What now?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/08/2021