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Monday: How To Fly Procedure Turns

How do you fly them, and what are the limits? We explain.

When: Monday, July 26, 2021, 9:00-10:00 AM CDT

Where: EAA Pilot Proficiency Center

Monday: 3 Common Landing Errors, And How To Fix Them

We discuss common landing errors, and how to prevent them.

When: Monday, July 26, 2021, 12:30-1:30 PM CDT

Where: EAA Pilot Proficiency Center

Tuesday: How To Handle Gusty Wind Landings

How do you modify your pattern and touchdown? We explain.

When: Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 10:45-11:45 AM CDT

Where: EAA Pilot Proficiency Center

Tuesday: LPV, LNAV/VNAV, And LNAV +V Approaches

We explain the differences between all three types of approaches.

When: Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 12:30-1:30 PM CDT

Where: EAA Pilot Proficiency Center

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