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  Would You Go? VFR Cross-Country With Light Rain And Scattered Storms

  Making go/no-go decisions isn't always easy. And with springtime weather on the way, we all need to start thinking about rain and storms in the not-too-distant future.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/06/2021
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  How Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Is Calculated

  Do you know what speed is used to calculate maximum demonstrated crosswind?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/02/2021
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  Can You Fly A Visual Go-Around On An Instrument Approach Clearance?

  We all make mistakes, and it's important to learn from them. This pilot performed a visual go-around after floating down the runway and re-entered the traffic pattern in visual conditions. The problem? They were on an instrument approach clearance at a non-towered airport. Here's what went wrong.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/27/2021
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  7 Reasons Why You Should Fly Around The Upwind Side Of A Thunderstorm

  If you're facing a line of thunderstorms, taking a longer deviation around the upwind side of the storm might be a good idea. Here's why.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/27/2021

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  How To Recover From A Balloon During Your Landing Flare

  At some point, it happens to all of us. Here's what you can do to make a safe landing after a balloon.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/25/2021
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  Flying An ILS Into Fog, And The Visual Illusions Associated With It

  Fog is hanging just a few hundred feet above the ground as you begin your ILS. It's perfectly clear above. Here's what to expect as you descend into the clouds just a few hundred feet above minimums.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/20/2021
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  Why You Need More Crosswind Correction During Your Landing Rollout

  Flying a crosswind landing doesn't stop when your wheels touch the ground. Here's why it's so important that you continue to increase crosswind correction as you slow down during roll out.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/18/2021
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  How To Correct A High Flare During Landing

  We've all done it. You apply back pressure and start your flare. The runway below you appears abnormally far away and you're decelerating quickly. This is going to be a rough touchdown...or worse yet, a low altitude stall.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/11/2021
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  6 Tools That Can Help You Avoid Turbulence

  Nobody likes turbulence. Here's how you can avoid it.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/06/2021

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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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  Pilot Overcomes Aileron Failure During A Steep Turn

  If your ailerons jammed during a turn, how would you handle it?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/28/2021
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  5 Weather Products That Help You Determine Icing Conditions

  It's your responsibility to determine if and where icing conditions exist. Make sure you're using the right weather products to determine the potential for icing conditions on your flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/28/2021
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  How To Fly A Stop-And-Go Landing

  Whether you're a new student or an experienced pilot, here are tips you can use for flying your next stop-and-go landing.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/21/2021
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  What's The Maximum Acceptable Descent Rate On An Instrument Approach?

  Have you ever seen your descent rate exceed 1,000 feet per minute on an instrument approach? Here's why you should take corrective action if it happens.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/16/2021