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  Pilot Reads Back Incorrect Altitude While Descending Into Aspen

  ATC just cleared you to descend to 13,000 feet over the mountains of Colorado. You read back 10,000 feet and they don't catch the mistake. What now?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/18/2020
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  Don't Make These 5 Mistakes In Crosswinds

  Steady crosswinds can be challenging, especially if you make any of these mistakes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/18/2020
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  Why You Need To Use Increasing Crosswind Correction During Your Landing Rollout

  Flying a crosswind landing doesn't stop when your wheels touch the ground. Here's why it's so important that you continue to increase crosswind correction as you slow down during roll out.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/16/2020
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  Have You Ever Denied An Airplane? Here Are 6 Times You Should

  Just because it's legal doesn't mean it's safe! Here are some times to deny an airplane and find a new one.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/10/2020

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  Updraft Sends Flight Crew Above Their Clearance Altitude On SID

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  Have you ever gotten caught in a strong updraft? Here's what can happen.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/04/2020
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  7 Mistakes That Could Result In An FAA Violation

  If you want to keep your record clean, avoid these mistakes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/04/2020
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  8 Tips For Keeping Your Logbooks Clean, Professional, And Interview-Ready

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  Make sure your logbook is legible, organized, signed, and totaled correctly.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/02/2020
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  How Runway Surface And Slope Affect Your Airplane's Performance

  Takeoff and landing performance isn't just determined by your airplane or the weather conditions. The runway surface, contamination, and slope make significant impacts too.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/02/2020
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  What's The Difference Between Approach Speed And Threshold Crossing Speed?

  If you don't fly the right speeds on final, you can miss your touchdown point by hundreds of feet, every time. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/31/2019

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  This Is Why There's A 250 Knot Speed Limit Below 10,000 Feet

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

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/28/2019
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  How A Cracked Muffler Caused A Fatal Accident

  As cold winter temperatures arrive, you'll probably use your airplane's heater extensively. Here's how cracks in your muffler could cause in-flight carbon monoxide poisoning, and what you can do to avoid it.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/26/2019
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  Each Runway Stripe Is 120 Feet Long. Here's What Else Runway Markings Can Tell You...

  How can runway markings help your everyday flying? Here are some great facts to memorize.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/24/2019
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  How To Fly A No-Flap Landing

  While not particularly dangerous or difficult in light airplanes, no-flap landings require a few specific procedures that you should be aware of. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/21/2019
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  7 Causes Of Learning Plateaus During Flight Training

  Everyone hits a plateau during flight training. Here are 7 of the most common reasons.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/14/2019
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  If Your Brakes Failed On Landing Rollout, Would You Perform A Go-Around?

  As you apply brake pressure, your toes hit the floor. Your brakes have failed and you have to decide whether or not you'll go-around or continue the rollout. What would you do?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/12/2019