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  How To Recover From A Balloon During Your Landing Flare

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

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/27/2021
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  How Freezing Rain Forms

  Winter is almost here, and that means it's a good time to refresh your knowledge of icing conditions.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/18/2021
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  How Mixture Control Works On Carbureted Engines

  Finely tuning your mixture is crucial to keeping your engine running at the right fuel/air mixture. But how does it work in carbureted engines? Here's what you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/16/2021
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  Would You Go? MVFR Conditions With A Chance For Icing

  Making go/no-go decisions isn't always easy, especially when it comes to cold weather and IFR flying.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/13/2021

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  How DME Works

  You'll usually find DME equipment co-located with a VOR or ILS/LOC.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/09/2021
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  You're Flying IFR To An Airport With No Instrument Approach. Now What?

  Have you ever filed IFR to a destination with no instrument approach? Here's what you need to do before you take off.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/02/2021
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  How To Fly A Low Approach

  Flying a low approach is usually very straightforward, but there are a few things you should keep in mind.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/30/2021
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  What Is A Clearance Void Time?

  Have you ever heard "clearance void if not off by 1235 Zulu?" It all comes down to one-in, one-out rules for ATC managing IFR traffic at non-towered airports.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/07/2021
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  Here's Why There Is A 250 Knot Speed Limit Below 10,000 Feet

  In partnership with UND

  We all know the speed limit is 250 knots below 10,000 feet. But why?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/05/2021

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  9 Tips From Mechanics To Keep Your Airplane In Great Shape

  Mechanical problems rarely fix themselves in aviation. We spoke with a few aviation mechanics and want to share their best tips for how pilots can take care of their airplanes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/05/2021
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  Scan Pattern Techniques To Help You Avoid A Mid-Air Collision

  When you're scanning for other traffic, it's easiest to spot airplanes moving quickly that contrast with the background behind them. If an airplane suddenly appears motionless, it might be on a collision course with you. Here's why.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/28/2021
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  How Do Yaw Dampers Work?

  In partnership with Republic

  Yaw dampers make flying more comfortable for passengers and easier for pilots. Here's how they work.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/25/2021
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  Renting An Airplane? 8 Things You Should Always Check For

  If you're renting an airplane for the first time, there are a few things you should do. Remembering these tips could save you a lot of heartache...and cash!

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/25/2021
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  Can You Land VFR On A Runway That's Half Covered In Fog?

  Your destination has VFR weather on one half of the runway, and IFR conditions on the other half. Can you legally land? Even if you can, is it a good idea?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/23/2021
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  6 Great Things About Flying In Fall

  Ready for your next weekend trip? Here's what pilots love about flying in fall.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/18/2021