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  You Made a Mistake on Your Flight. Should You File a NASA Report?

  Have you ever made a mistake on a flight? As a pilot, NASA ASRS Reports are one of your best legal safety nets. Here's how to use them.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/14/2018
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  Why Are Clouds White, And Why Is The Sky Blue?

  Clouds are a part of life for pilots. Have you ever wondered why they're white, or why they darken and turn gray? It's all about how sunlight interacts with the contents of a cloud.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/11/2018
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  12 Ways To Prepare For Flight Training Today

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/11/2018
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  What Can You Do If You Lose Elevator Control?

  The loss of a primary flight control is something no pilot wants to experience. But if you do lose elevator control, there are some strategies you can use to keep your airplane in the sky.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/07/2018

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  How To Fly Perfect S-Turns, Every Time

  S-Turns are one of three ground-reference maneuvers you'll fly as a student pilot. Here's how to fly them perfectly, every time.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/02/2018
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  You Should Know These 10 Minimum IFR Altitudes

  Here's what you should know about the 10 types of minimum IFR altitudes for your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/31/2018
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  Is It Safe To Fly Visual Approaches At Night?

  Visual approaches aren't always straight forward, and flying them at night adds extra complexity. So, how safe is it to fly them?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/28/2018
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  How A Citation Jet Stalled And Rolled Inverted From An Autopilot Configuration

  Do you know which autopilot modes are best for climbs vs. descents? Selecting the wrong mode could leave you in a precarious spot.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/21/2018
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  Do You Know How These 5 Types Of Drag Affect Your Airplane?

  Do you know how the different types of drag affect performance?

  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/19/2018

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  What Is WAAS And How Does It Work In Your Airplane?

  Do you understand how WAAS works, and how it helps you fly highly-accurate GPS approaches?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/14/2018
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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
  • 07/12/2018
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  Your Guide For Understanding The Speed Limits Of The Sky

  No matter where you fly, there are plenty of speed restrictions you need to know...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/10/2018
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  When Do You Need Your Next Flight Review?

  When is your next flight review? Here's what you need to know about the FAA's requirements, and if you might be exempt...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/05/2018
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  These 6 Types Of Fog Could Ground Your Next Flight

  Whether you're flying VFR or IFR, fog can ruin your day. Here's what you should know about the 6 most common types of fog.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/05/2018
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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
  • 07/03/2018