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  Do You Know These 5 Unique Characteristics Of T-Tail Airplanes?

  Have you ever flown a T-tail airplane? Here's how they're different than conventional tail configurations.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/15/2019
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  Asymmetric Flap Failure? Here's How To Land Safely

  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
  • 08/08/2019
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  8 Worst-Case IFR Emergencies To Prepare For

  If you have an instrument rating or are training for one, here are some emergencies you DON'T want happening on your next IFR flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/06/2019
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  Airline Crew Nearly Lands On Wrong Side Of The PAPIs

  Do you brief which side of the runway PAPI lights should appear on? Here's what can go wrong in low-vis conditions if you don't.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/01/2019

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  This Illusion Can Easily Lead To A Crash

  Spatial disorientation is the lead killer of pilots. More than mechanical failures, fires, and medical emergencies.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/27/2019
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  10 Mistakes Every Student Pilot Makes At Least Once

  Did you make these mistakes during flight training? For the instructors out there, you've seen them over and over!

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/27/2019
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  How To Fly A No-Flap Landing

  While not particularly dangerous or difficult in light airplanes, no-flap landings require a few specific procedures that you should be aware of. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/25/2019
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  6 Tips For Flying On Hot-Weather Days

  Do you want to enjoy your hot-weather flying a little more? Here are some tips for your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/25/2019
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  6 Design Improvements That Reduce Aircraft Drag

  Want to fly fast and efficiently? Reducing drag should be one of your top goals. These are some design improvements that counter drag's negative effects on performance.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/20/2019

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  Crew Flies The Wrong Missed Approach Procedure After Missing NOTAMs

  How does a highly experienced crew fly the wrong missed approach procedure? It's a mistake anyone could make.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/18/2019
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  Pilot Flies Through Prohibited Airspace

  Unlike restricted areas, prohibited areas are much harder to get permission to fly through. Here's what happened when one pilot flew through a prohibited area over the Bush Family Ranch in Texas...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/13/2019
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  5 Times You Should Use Flaps Besides Normal Takeoffs Or Landings

  Do you know when else flaps come in handy?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/13/2019
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  Almost Done With Flight School? Research These 10 Career Tracks

  If you want to be a professional pilot, don't forget to research these unique career tracks.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/11/2019
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  6 Times You Should Declare An Emergency With ATC

  ATC has the ability to dedicate the most time and resources to you once you've declared an emergency. Don't delay, especially in these 6 situations.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/09/2019
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  10 Skills VFR Pilots Can Learn From IFR Pilots

  It's no secret that getting your instrument rating makes you a much safer pilot. Here are some habits that VFR pilots can pick up even before they become IFR certified.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/04/2019