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  The 8 Most Impressive Changes To Aviation In The USA In 2018

  2018 was a big year for aviation in the USA! Here's what happened...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/29/2018
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  This Incorrect Short Field Landing Technique Resulted In A Runway Overrun

  Have you heard of the "chop and drop" short field landing? Here's what you need to know, so you don't end up in a ditch like these two pilots.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/22/2018
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  Ready To Start Your Flight Training? Study These 10 Things Before Your First Lesson

  Are you waiting to start flight training, but want to get ahead? There's plenty you can start working on TODAY, before stepping foot in the airplane for the first time!

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/22/2018
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  Do You Know 4 Most Common Sources Of Wind Shear At Low Altitudes?

  Wind shear is one of the most significant meteorological hazards to pilots. Here's what you need to know about where wind shear commonly occurs at low altitudes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/20/2018

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  Can You Log PIC Time In The Clouds If You Aren't Instrument Rated?

  Not instrument rated? You can still log PIC time in the clouds, in certain cases. Here's why.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/18/2018
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  This Wintertime Illusion Can Cause Accidents On A VFR Day

  You probably aren't too concerned with snow-covered terrain you're flying over. But what happens when there are overcast clouds too? It can create a hazardous meteorological condition called "flat light", and you should know about it before you go flying this winter.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/15/2018
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  10 Rare IFR Chart Symbols, And What You Should Know About Them

  How many of these symbols do you recognize?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/15/2018
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  Your Throttle Is Stuck At Full Power. What Would You Do?

  You're on final descent and as you pull the throttle back, the power remains high and cannot be adjusted. One pilot experienced this exact situation. How would you plan your landing?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/13/2018
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  Should You Fly Runway Heading OR Runway Centerline On Takeoff? It Depends...

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  There's a big difference between being assigned "fly runway heading" and flying a runway track, or the centerline, on departure.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/11/2018

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  Did You Know There Are 10 Types Of IFR Routes Published On Enroute Charts?

  Forget Victor airways and jet routes, do you know about these unusual routes you'll find on enroute charts?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/11/2018
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  8 Mistakes Every Student Pilot Should Avoid

  If you want to avoid over-spending on training, or developing bad habits, don't make these 8 mistakes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/06/2018
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  How To Use A Special VFR Clearance

  A Special VFR Clearance can get you into or out of an airport with low ceilings and visibility. But do you know when you can use it, and if it's even a good idea?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/04/2018
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  Why You Should Memorize 'CRAFT' Before You Start Instrument Training

  Ready to start instrument training? Every instrument flight starts with a clearance from ATC. And to help you understand your clearance, you should be memorize "CRAFT." Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/04/2018
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  9 Easy Ways To Improve Your Situational Awareness During Complex IFR Procedures

  We've all been there... Often unexpected, complex IFR procedures that leave us scrambling to follow every instruction. Here are a few ways to stay ahead of the game.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/01/2018
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  How Aircraft 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
  • 11/27/2018