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  How To Taxi In Low Visibility

  Low Visibility Operations (LVO) create a hazard to aircraft taxiing around an airport, especially when the tower can't see your location. Here's what you need to know for your next IFR flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/11/2020
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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?

  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/09/2020
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  Aviation Safety Reports Are Revealing COVID's Far Reaching Effects

  Dozens of COVID-related aviation safety reports have been filed by air traffic controllers and pilots...but not for the reasons you might think. Here's what has been happening...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/04/2020
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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
  • 07/04/2020

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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
  • 07/02/2020
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  How Instrument Procedures Are Creatively Named

  The FAA has come up with some pretty creative instrument procedures. How about the PIGLET arrival into Orlando, the Jimmy Falon victor airway, or the LEBRN (James) fix into Cleveland? We spoke to Denver Center to learn a little bit about the backstory behind the naming process.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/27/2020
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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
  • 06/27/2020
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  What Counts As A Prop Strike?

  Prop strikes can wreak havoc on your engine, not to mention your wallet. Here's what you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/25/2020
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  How You Can Prevent An Elevator Trim Stall

  There's nothing wrong with going around your landing isn't working out. Just don't forget to compensate for trim as you add go-around power.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/23/2020

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  Special FAA Regulations Will Be Extended Past June 30th

  The challenges resulting from COVID-19 continue to affect us in the general aviation community. Here's what you should know about policy changes coming soon.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/20/2020
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  6 Landings Gone Wrong, And Caught On Camera

  Statistically, most aircraft accidents occur during takeoff or landing. Here are 6 otherwise normal approaches that ended with a crash on landing. We can all learn a lot from reviewing these videos.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/20/2020
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  Flight Planning? WX-BRIEF Made Some Big Changes For You.

  If you've ever gotten a weather briefing or filed a flight plan online, there are some big changes you should know about.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/18/2020
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  How Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Is Calculated

  Do you know what speed is used to calculate maximum demonstrated crosswind?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/16/2020
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  4 Times Missing NOTAMs Could Result In An FAA Enforcement Action

  Reading NOTAMs is the least favorite part of flight planning for most pilots. If you don't review them often, the NOTAM language seems cryptic and jumbled. But critically important information is often contained in NOTAMs, and pilots have received enforcement actions for not being familiar with them. Here are 4 NOTAMs you don't want to miss.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/13/2020
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  Why You Should Never Fly With A Dirty Windshield

  Flying with a dirty windshield is much more than an inconvenience. It can be outright hazardous. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/11/2020