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  15 Hilarious Ads From The Golden Age Of Aviation

  Fly solo in 1 hour! How about flight lessons for $5? Or maybe you want $1 Million of aircraft insurance for $50. Check out these awesome ads from the golden age of aviation...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/21/2022
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  Why You Need More 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
  • 05/12/2022
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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
  • 05/07/2022
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  15 Questions About 'Descend Via' Clearances...Answered

  In partnership with Envoy

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

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/07/2022

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  The VFR Pilot's Guide For Landing At Busy Airports

  Have you ever felt uncomfortable flying into busy, unfamiliar airports? Here are some tips to get you prepared for your next trip to a busy Class B, C, or D airport.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/05/2022
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  Why You Should Fly On The Upwind Side Of A Thunderstorm

  When you're deciding which side of the storm to deviate around, here's what you should take into consideration.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/03/2022
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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
  • 04/30/2022
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  Your Elevator Trim Just Jammed. What Should You Do?

  In partnership with Bose

  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
  • 04/26/2022
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  8 Different Types Of Landings

  No two landings are the same. If you're just getting started, or if you're knocking off the rust, here's a breakdown of the basics.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/23/2022

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  Would You Go? VFR Cross-Country With Light Rain And Scattered Storms

  Making go/no-go decisions isn't always easy. With springtime weather here, you need to be thinking about rain and storms on your cross-country flights.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/16/2022
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  When Should You Initiate A 'Pilot's-Discretion' Descent?

  In partnership with Republic

  When ATC gives you a "pilot's discretion" descent under IFR, how do you plan for it?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/14/2022
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  IFR Aircraft Loses Separation With 1,500 Foot Tall Antenna

  When you're on an IFR flight plan, it's a natural assumption that ATC is a big part of the safety of your flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/07/2022
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  Is It Ever Safe To Fly Underneath A Thunderstorm?

  What looks like a harmless cumulus cloud can quickly become a thunderstorm in the right conditions.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/05/2022
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  Should You Fly Runway Heading OR Runway Centerline On Takeoff? It Depends...

  In partnership with Bose

  There's a big difference between being assigned "fly runway heading" and flying a runway track, or the extended runway centerline, on departure.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/02/2022
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  6 Tips For Flying On Hot-Weather Days

  In partnership with LIFT

  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
  • 04/02/2022