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Why Do Your Wings Have Dihedral
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How A Turboprop Engine Works
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9 Things That Can Be Easily Overlooked During Preflight
9 Things That Can Be Easily Overlooked During Preflight (Thanks to Boldmethod for sharing)1) Mandatory inspections:It's important to verify that all required inspections are met for the aircraft you're...
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The Sounds of Nature ‹ snapshotsincursive
The Sounds of Nature - snapshotsincursive.Thanks for sharing.“The three great elemental sounds in nature are the sound of rain, the sound of wind in a primeval wood, and the sound of outer ocean on a...
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Iceland- Plane Wreck
Iceland- Plane WreckThanks to Moosylicious wordpress for sharing...
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Inspiration – Mindfulness
Inspiration – Mindfulness“Ultimately I see mindfulness as a love affair – with life, with reality and imagination, with the beauty of your own being, with your heart and body and mind, and with the...
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Inspiration – Mindfulness
Inspiration – Mindfulness“Ultimately I see mindfulness as a love affair – with life, with reality and imagination, with the beauty of your own being, with your heart and body and mind, and with the...
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6 Mindfulness Tips for Millennials
6 Mindfulness Tips for Millennials ‹ The Mindful Mermaid ‹ Reader — WordPress.comThanks to Alex Cote, The Mindful Mermaid for sharing...Many of us could use some added mindfulness into our daily...
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If Your Engine Fails, Should You Fly Best Glide Or Minimum Sink
If Your Engine Fails, Should You Fly Best Glide Or Minimum Sink?Thanks to Boldmethod for sharing...When you think about power off landings, there are probably a lot of things that go through your head,...
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Why Every Pilot Should Practice Power-Off 180 Landings
Why Every Pilot Should Practice Power-Off 180 Landings Thanks to Boldmethod for sharing...It's unlikely you'll ever have an engine failure abeam the aim point markers on downwind...so why are power-off...
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The 10 Worst Distractions For Pilots
The 10 Worst Distractions For Pilots Thanks to Boldmethod for sharing...Distractions inside the cockpit aren't just annoying, they're dangerous. Do everything you can to avoid these 10...
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Two Easy Rules-of-Thumb For Calculating a Three Degree Glide Slope
Two Easy Rules-of-Thumb For Calculating a Three-Degree Glide SlopeTwo Easy Rules-of-Thumb For Calculating a Three-Degree Glide SlopeBy Swayne Martin (Thanks to boldmethod for sharing)Have you ever...
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8 Easy-To-Forget Details Of Flight Planning
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Rules of Thumb Every Pilot Should Know
Thanks to Boldmethod for sharing...Rules-Of-Thumb Every Pilot Should Know | Boldmethod1) When To Abort A Takeoff: The 50/70 RuleA general rule for GA aircraft is if you haven't reached 70% of your...
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7 Steps To Make The Perfect Crosswind Landing
Thanks to Boldmethod for sharing...7 Steps To Make The Perfect Crosswind Landing | BoldmethodCrosswind landings can be intimidating, but these 7 steps will guide you from final approach to touchdown.1)...
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How To Fix The Splitting Pain Of In-Flight Ear Block
Thanks to Boldmethod for sharing...You've probably experienced ear block when climbing or descending when you've had a cold. It's an extremely painful experience and can lead to some nasty physical...
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How To Time Your Flare For A Perfect Landing
Thanks to Boldmethod for sharing...How To Time Your Flare For A Perfect Landing | BoldmethodHow To Time Your Flare For A Perfect Landing. By Colin CutlerBoldmethodHave you ever felt like you can't...
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6 Design Improvements That Reduce Aircraft Drag
Thanks to Boldmethod for sharing..Want to fly fast and efficiently? Reducing drag should be one of your top goals. These are some design improvements that counter drag's negative effects on...
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World's Most Beautiful Grasshopper
Image Credit: Photograph by Philippe Martin.The most beautiful grasshopper in the world, Phymateus saxosus madagascariensis, is limited to medium-altitude regions of Madagascar.The family of...
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Four Tips for Summer Flying
4 Rules-Of-Thumb For Late-Summer Flying; by Colin Cutter - Thanks to Boldmethod for sharing...1) Calculating Civil TwilightSummer days are getting shorter, but there's still a lot of daylight left.A...
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Your Engine Failed After Takeoff Should You Return To The Runway
Your Engine Failed After Takeoff. Should You Return To The Runway? | BoldmethodIt's called the "impossible turn" for a reason. What would you do?Your Engine Failed After Takeoff. Should You Return To...
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Excellence is never an accident… choice, not chance, determines your destiny...
Excellence is never an accident… choice, not chance, determines your destiny ‹ Peter "Just Loves Flying"‹ Reader — WordPress.com: “Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high...
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5 Rules-of-Thumb Every Pilot Should Know | Boldmethod
5 Rules-of-Thumb Every Pilot Should Know | BoldmethodThanks to Boldmethod for sharing these real-world flying tips and information.1) Estimating Your Crosswind ComponentWhen you're on the ground, it's...
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The Thunderstorm Threat
The Thunderstorm Threat — General Aviation NewsBy ED BROTAKWith the onset of warmer weather, pilots face the increased risk of encountering thunderstorms.Although more common in the warmer months,...
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