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  New Online Tool For Pilots To Avoid Parachute Jump Areas

  A recent update to ForeFlight makes finding (and avoiding) parachute jump areas a lot easier. Here's what you should know about the new feature.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/04/2021
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  How A Localizer Directional Aid (LDA) Approach Works

  It's like a localizer, except it's not aligned with the runway. Here's what you should know about flying LDA approaches.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/30/2021
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  Are Stadium TFRs Still Active During COVID?

  Nobody wants to mistakenly fly through a Stadium TFR. Here's how to know if one is active near you.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/19/2020
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  100 Songs For Your Flying Playlist

  Whether it's a playlist for long flights or the perfect video track for your favorite memory, we've created a playlist of songs we know you'll love.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/10/2020

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  Near Mid-Air Collision On Final Approach

  Here's what you can do to avoid an incident like this on your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/08/2020
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  The 9 Hardest Parts About Flight Training

  If you're a student pilot, or thinking of becoming one, here are some things you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/26/2020
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  Fatigued Flight Crew Misses Two Altitude Restrictions On Departure

  Missing even just one crossing restriction can have ramifications for your pilot certificate. Here's how to avoid a similar mistake.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/19/2020
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  Want To Land On Water? Here Are 8 Things You Should Know About Flying Seaplanes.

  The best of both worlds: boating and flying. Here are 8 facts you should know about flying seaplanes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/19/2020
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  Why It's Hard To Make A Smooth Landing In An Empty Jet

  If you've ever flown a jet, have you noticed how much harder it is to make a smooth landing when the plane is light vs. heavy? Don't be too hard on yourself...there's some science behind this.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/17/2020

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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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  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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  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
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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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  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