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  5 Airplane Limitations You Should Never Break, And Why

  There are plenty of limitations you should never exceed. Here are a few that you should pay extra attention to.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/04/2020
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  Electrical Failure And Loss Of GPS Leads To Washington DC Airspace Violation

  Violating airspace, especially around Washington DC, is bad news. What would you do to avoid this situation?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/02/2020
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  Your Guide To Flying Commercial Steep Turns

  Learning to fly perfect commercial steep turns? Follow these steps.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/26/2020
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  How To Fly a PRM Approach

  PRM approaches allow you to descend through the clouds just a few hundred feet away from other aircraft landing on parallel runways. Here's what you should know before flying your next, or first, PRM approach.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/21/2020

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  Why You Need To Decrease Aileron Correction During A Crosswind Takeoff Roll

  When you think of a perfect crosswind takeoff, you probably think about the moment of rotation. But there's a lot you should be doing during your entire takeoff roll. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/22/2020
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  Your Flaps Just Failed In Icing Conditions. Now What?

  You're flying an instrument approach to minimums through icing conditions and as you bring the flaps down, you get a "flap fail" warning message. What are you going to do?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/13/2020
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  Crew Exceeds Speed Restriction By 50 Knots On SID Due To EFB Chart Position

  While they can't see your indicated airspeed, controllers need you to maintain speed restrictions for aircraft separation. Here's what happened to this crew departing LAX.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/01/2020
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  5 Airplane Accidents Caused By Mistakes On The Ground

  These mistakes on the ground can lead to serious consequences in the air.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/25/2020
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  Have You Ever Denied An Airplane? Here Are 6 Times You Should

  Just because it's legal doesn't mean it's safe! Here are some times to deny an airplane and find a new one.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/10/2020

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  Speed Restrictions Are Always Required On STAR Arrivals, Except When ATC Tells You This

  Even without a "descend via" clearance from ATC, speed restrictions still apply along STAR arrival routes. Here's why.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/09/2020
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  Updraft Sends Flight Crew Above Their Clearance Altitude On SID

  Have you ever gotten caught in a strong updraft? Here's what can happen.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/04/2020
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  7 Mistakes That Could Result In An FAA Violation

  If you want to keep your record clean, avoid these mistakes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/04/2020
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  How Runway Surface And Slope Affect Your Airplane's Performance

  Takeoff and landing performance isn't just determined by your airplane or the weather conditions. The runway surface, contamination, and slope make significant impacts too.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/02/2020
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  How A Cracked Muffler Caused A Fatal Accident

  As cold winter temperatures arrive, you'll probably use your airplane's heater extensively. Here's how cracks in your muffler could cause in-flight carbon monoxide poisoning, and what you can do to avoid it.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/26/2019
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  6 Incredible Benefits Pilots Have In The USA

  The USA is arguably the best place in the world to be a pilot. Here's why.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/23/2019