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  This Deadly Hazard Is Found In Several Restricted Areas: Balloons

  Mistakenly flying into a restricted area doesn't just put you at risk for an FAA violation; it could lead to a potentially deadly mistake. Here's what you should know about one of the most unusual hazards in the sky.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/05/2019
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  Every Pilot Should Know These 10 Facts About Weather Theory

  There's a LOT pilots need to know about weather. If you're just getting started, here are a few things you should learn right away.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/05/2019
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  Runway Light Colors, Explained

  Do you know how far down the runway lights will change from white to yellow or red? Here's what you should know before your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/03/2019
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  Should You Go Missed If You Fly Past The VDP On An Instrument Approach?

  You've passed the VDP on an instrument approach, and you start to see the runway, but you're high. What should you do?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/31/2019

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  Restricted Areas: What You Should Know, And How To Operate Around Them

  Did you know there are approximately 500 restricted areas in the skies over the USA? Here's what you need to know before your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/24/2019
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  What Makes An Airplane 'Airworthy?'

  Understanding airworthiness is one of the toughest parts of becoming a pilot. Do you know how to make sure you're legal to fly a particular airplane?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/22/2019
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  Inadvertent Thunderstorm Encounter? Here's What To Do.

  The smartest way to avoid thunderstorms is to keep your distance, and never fly through embedded thunderstorms. Thunderstorms can cause aircraft structural failure and fatal accidents. But if you do find yourself in a thunderstorm, here's what you should do.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/20/2019
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  High On Final? Here's How You Can Use A Forward Slip To Correct

  High on final? Need to clear an obstacle or lose altitude quickly? Here's how to use a forward slip to increase your descent rate without ballooning your airspeed.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/15/2019
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  Do You Know These 5 Unique Characteristics Of T-Tail Airplanes?

  Have you ever flown a T-tail airplane? Here's how they're different than conventional tail configurations.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/15/2019

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  Asymmetric Flap Failure? Here's How To Land Safely

  What happens if you need to fly your airplane in a split-flap condition? Here's what you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/08/2019
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  8 Worst-Case IFR Emergencies To Prepare For

  If you have an instrument rating or are training for one, here are some emergencies you DON'T want happening on your next IFR flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/06/2019
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  Airline Crew Nearly Lands On Wrong Side Of The PAPIs

  Do you brief which side of the runway PAPI lights should appear on? Here's what can go wrong in low-vis conditions if you don't.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/01/2019
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  This Illusion Can Easily Lead To A Crash

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

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/27/2019
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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
  • 07/27/2019
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  6 Tips For Flying On Hot-Weather Days

  Do you want to enjoy your hot-weather flying a little more? Here are some tips for your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/25/2019