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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
  • 09/03/2020
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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
  • 08/29/2020
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  Why You Should Fly On The Upwind Side Of A Thunderstorm

  When you're deciding which side of the storm to deviate around, here's what you should take into consideration.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/29/2020
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  7 Things You Should Know About The New Celera 500L Aircraft

  The secret Otto Aviation Celera 500L was just released and it's something every pilot should be excited about.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/29/2020

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  What Happens When A Class D Tower Is Closed?

  This jet crew forgot to make position reports on the CTAF frequency with a closed tower, leading to an airborne conflict. Here's what you should know about flying into a Class D airport when the tower is closed.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/26/2020
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  Pilot Attempts Takeoff In Twin-Engine Jet With One Engine Operative

  Engine failures are bad enough. But how about attempting a takeoff with one engine inoperative? You can probably imagine how this one ends.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/22/2020
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  5 Times ATC Will Give You Priority Handling

  Do you know when ATC will give you priority over other aircraft? There's more to it than just emergency situations.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/22/2020
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  6 Common Mistakes Made During IFR Missed Approaches

  When was the last time you flew a missed approach? Don't make these 6 mistakes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/15/2020
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  Why Landing Too Fast Can Lead To A Wheelbarrowing Accident

  Remember these tips to avoid a similar situation happening to you.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/13/2020

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  Incorrect Altitude Readback Leads To Near CFIT Incident

  In partnership with Bose

  Have you ever misunderstood or misread a clearance? Here's how one mistake nearly lead to a deadly CFIT accident.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/08/2020
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  10 Things Every Aircraft Owner Should Keep In Their Airplane

  If you own an airplane, how many of these do you keep in it?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/08/2020
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  Should You Fly Runway Heading OR Runway Centerline On Takeoff? It Depends...

  In partnership with Bose

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

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/04/2020
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  This Illusion Can Easily Lead To A Crash

  In partnership with Bose

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

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/01/2020
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  8 Reasons You Should Use The 'Airport Moving Map' During Your Next Taxi

  If you haven't used the Jeppesen Airport Moving Map (AMM) charts, you'll want to after reading this. It has serious power, making complex taxi instructions around airports much more simple and safe.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/01/2020
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  If You Get Intercepted, Here's What It Looks Like And What You Should Do

  Pilots are intercepted every year by military aircraft. What if it happened to you? Here are the procedures you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/30/2020