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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
  • 09/27/2022
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  Runway Light Colors, Explained

  Do you know how far down the runway lights will change from white to yellow or red? Here's what you should know before your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/22/2022
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  Aircraft Holding Procedures, Explained

  In partnership with Envoy

  Whether you're a seasoned instrument pilot or you're just getting started, here's what you should know about holding.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/20/2022
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  5 Times ATC Will Give You Priority Handling

  In partnership with LIFT

  Do you know when ATC will give you priority over other aircraft? There's more to it than just emergency situations.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/13/2022

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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
  • 08/30/2022
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  There's An Airplane On The Runway. Can I Land?

  In partnership with AOPA

  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
  • 08/27/2022
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  Too High? 5 Things You Can Do To Descend Quickly

  In partnership with Republic

  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
  • 08/25/2022
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  Pilot Loses Control On Landing After Passenger Steps On The Rudder Pedal

  If you fly with passengers in the front seat, you should brief them on this before you take off.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/18/2022
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  What Makes An Instrument Approach Unstable?

  There's nothing wrong with going around when you're unstable on an approach.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/13/2022

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  Why Landing Too Fast Can Lead To A Wheelbarrowing Accident

  During takeoff and landing, the majority of your aircraft's weight should be focused on your main gear, not the nosewheel.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/02/2022
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  How Airplane Cabin Pressurization Works

  In partnership with Republic

  At 40,000 feet, your time of useful consciousness is just a few seconds without pressurization. Here's how airplane cabins are pressurized to keep you safe and comfortable.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/30/2022
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  Would You Go? IFR Cross Country Into Low Ceilings And Scattered Storms

  Making go/no-go decisions isn't always easy. Take a look at this scenario, make your decision, and tell us what you'd do at the end of the scenario.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/26/2022
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  How Does VNAV Work?

  In partnership with Envoy

  For new airline pilots and those upgrading to advanced aircraft, VNAV is one of the biggest automation hurdles to understand. You might not have flown an airplane with VNAV before and understanding the basics can be confusing.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/23/2022
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  How To Land With An Asymmetric Flap Failure

  What happens if you need to fly your airplane in a split-flap condition? Here's what you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/16/2022
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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."

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/14/2022