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  Runway Stripes And Markings, Explained.

  In partnership with ATP

  How can runway markings help your everyday flying? Here are some great facts to know about the runways you land on.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/29/2022
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  Incorrect Traffic Pattern Entry Leads To Mid-Air Conflict

  Traffic patterns are designed with specific procedures for a reason. Here's what can happen when one pilot doesn't follow them and creates a conflict, risking a mid-air collision.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/26/2022
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  You're 'Cleared For The ILS' At 10,000 Feet On A STAR Arrival. What Now?

  If you're flying a STAR and "cleared for the approach," how do you plan your descent to line up with the runway's vertical and lateral guideance? Here's what you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/24/2022
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  Pilot Overcomes Aileron Failure During A Steep Turn

  If your ailerons jammed during a turn, how would you handle it?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/22/2022

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  8 Tips For Keeping Your Logbooks Clean, Professional, And Interview-Ready

  In partnership with Envoy

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

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/19/2022
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  How To Fly An Emergency Descent

  Do you remember the last time you practiced flying an emergency descent? Outside of training, you may never have to fly one as a pilot, and today, we're going to review the basics.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/15/2022
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  Why You Shouldn't Fly With A Dirty Windshield

  Flying with a dirty windshield is much more than an inconvenience. It can be downright hazardous.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/08/2022
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  How To Fly A Stop-And-Go Landing

  Whether you're a new student or an experienced pilot, here are tips you can use for flying your next stop-and-go landing.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/05/2022
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  How a Piper Seminole Constant Speed Propeller Works

  In partnership with UND

  Unlike single-engine aircraft, the propellers on the multi-engine Piper Seminole are designed to fail in a feathered position.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/03/2022

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  How To Go Missed From A Circling Approach

  Landing from a circling approach can be challenging for a few reasons.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/24/2022
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  Why Aircraft Weight Affects Climb Performance

  If you've ever flown an airplane at max gross weight, you've definitely noticed a decrease in climb performance compared to when you're light. Here's why it happens.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/19/2022
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  If You Go-Around On A Visual Approach Under IFR, Do You Need To Contact ATC Immediately?

  In partnership with Bose

  Visual approaches are usually simple. But what if you're flying a visual approach under IFR to a non-towered airport and have to go-around?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/12/2022
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  How PAPI Lights Work

  If you're a pilot, you've probably used Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights during your final approach to landing. But do you know how they work? Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/10/2022
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  How Trailing-Link Gear Helps Pilots Make Smoother Landings

  We've all had a few hard landings. Here's how trailing-link gear helps make them smoother...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/01/2022
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  How Ice Affects Your Wings, And Why It Leads To An Early Stall

  Whether you're flying a Piper Warrior or a Boeing 757, aircraft icing is a hazard for every pilot.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/29/2022