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The 20 Best Bomber Jackets for Men in 2020
They are some of the most recognizable pieces of outerwear, and these iconic jackets are known not only for their style but also for their history. With distinctive lines and a storied past, they are so much more than just another piece of clothing.
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How to Land a Plane Safely Step-By-Step (Video)
There are certain skills that professionals pull off with grace and finesse making them seem deceptively easy to the untrained eye. Landing an aircraft is one of those skills. It may look easy, but we all know the saying, “A good landing is one you can walk away from. A great landing is one after which you can use the aircraft again.” Clearly it isn’t quite so easy, is it?
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How to Prevent and Recover from Aircraft Stalls
According to the Air Safety Institute, unintended stalls are among the leading causes of fatal accidents for pilots. Although pilots must study them, train for them and practice recovering from them, unintended stalls are still claiming too many lives.
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ATP Requirements: The Guide to Getting Your ATP Certification
If you already have your commercial pilot license and you are ready to take the next step up the pilot food chain, it’s time to talk about an airline transport pilot (ATP) certification.
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The History of the Beechcraft Starship and Its (Sad) Ending
Few aircraft have as unique and cutting-edge a design paired with as unfortunate and note-worthy a commercial track record as the Beechcraft Starship. From the years leading up to its release until well after its subsequent demise, this aircraft has been the topic of much discussion and debate.
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Ground Effect: Learning to Use it To Your Advantage
Ground effect is a term used to describe the aerodynamic phenomenon of increased lift and a decrease in the induced drag that is generated by your aircraft’s wings when you are flying close to a flat surface like the ground or water.
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Cessna 172 (10 Things You Need to Know)
Ask a pilot to name a common single-engine fixed-wing aircraft, especially one that is good to learn on, and the Cessna 172 will quickly rise to the top of the list. From the original first flight in 1955 to its latest model still in production today, the Cessna 172 has been a reliable, dependable, easy-to-fly aircraft that is appreciated by students and seasoned pilots alike.
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Aircraft Weight and Balance (The Essential Need-To-Knows)
A safe pilot is one who respects the importance of the aircraft’s weight and balance. Today we will review what weight and balance is as well as how to calculate it. We will also discuss some of the most common weight and balance mistakes that other pilots have made.
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25 Best Aviation Apps You Shouldn’t Fly Without
In a cockpit that is increasingly becoming more and more digital, what apps makes the cut? Electronic flight bags (EFB), aviation calculators, weather, specialty apps – there really is an app for just about everything. Which top your list for best aviation apps? Are you on the lookout for some new favorites?
Turboprop vs Jet: Learn Their Advantages and Disadvantages
One of the big debates when it comes to selecting an aircraft is the choice of turboprop vs jet engine. Light jets are more common in private aviation, but Forbes recently reported that charter activity for turboprops had increased by 8% year-over-year.
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Best Ultralight Aircraft for the Money 2020
There is a certain mystique and allure about ultralight aircraft. They are reminiscent of the early days of aviation when would-be pilots built their own aircraft and took to the skies for their own test flights. Ultralights are affordable, exciting and building them from a kit evokes a sense of accomplishment and pride.
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BasicMed Explained (Guide to Understand the Essentials)
Are you a general aviation pilot with a third-class medical certificate? Would you like an alternative to visiting a designed aviation medical examiner (AME) every few years in order to maintain your medical clearance? How would you like the ability to have your personal physician conduct your medical exam?
