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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?

  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
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  How To Do A VOR Check Before Your Next IFR Flight

  You need to make sure that your IFR equipment is checked and within specific tolerances before you take off. Here's what you need to know before your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/16/2021

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  There's An Airplane On The Runway. Can I Land?

  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
  • 09/11/2021
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  6 Questions You Should Be Prepared To Answer During Your CFI Interview

  These are 6 types of questions you should be ready to answer during a CFI interview. We've given you an example of a question that would fall under each category.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/09/2021
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  How To Fly A Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA) Under IFR

  If you're in mountainous terrain and can't maintain the required climb gradient for an instrument departure, a VCOA might be a great option. Here's what you need to know before you fly one under IFR.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/04/2021
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  Why Calling 'Go-Around' Is An Action, Not A Decision Point

  In partnership with Bose

  Airlines and corporate flight departments around the world have strict procedures when a crewmember calls a go-around. Here's how you can use these same procedures in your everyday general aviation flying.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/31/2021
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  Pilot Inadvertently Lands On Wrong Side Of Half-Grass, Half-Pavement Runway

  A pilot landed on the wrong side of a runway at night. Here's how it happened.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/28/2021
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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
  • 08/21/2021