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  Runway Stripes And Markings, Explained.

  In partnership with ATP

  How can runway markings help your everyday flying? Here are some great facts to know about the runways you land on.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/22/2024
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  Easy Mental Math For Pilots

  If you're like us, you probably don't consider yourself a math expert. Here are a few easy tips and tricks you can use to make mental math in the cockpit a little easier.

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  • Colin Cutler
  • 09/19/2024
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  How Does a Piston Engine Work?

  In partnership with LIFT

  Whether you're brushing up on the basics before your next flight review, or you're just starting out, knowing how your engine turns your prop is a must-know.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/02/2024
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  How To Make A Perfect Soft Field Landing

  Landing on a soft field? Here's how to make a perfect touchdown, every time.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 06/22/2024

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  The Different Types Of VORs, And How To Identify Them

  In partnership with UND

  In the past, there were three VOR service volumes: Terminal, Low, and High. But in December of 2020, the FAA changed that.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 06/01/2024
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  Restricted Areas: What You Should Know, And How To Operate Around Them

  Restricted airspace is an area typically used by the military where air traffic is restricted or prohibited for safety reasons.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/11/2024
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  Why Does Maneuvering Speed Change With Weight?

  Contrary to popular belief, you can't just throw your stick and rudders back and forth below Va and expect to not bend metal.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 03/23/2024
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  Quick Tips: Short Field Landings

  If you're flying into an airport that has a short runway, or a runway with obstacles at the end, you need a more precise landing.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/23/2024
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  How Pitot-Static Failures Affect Your Indicated Airspeed And Altitude

  The first step to being prepared in an abnormal or emergency scenario is to know your aircraft's systems.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 12/26/2023

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  Class G Airspace, Explained

  Class G airspace is the only form of "uncontrolled" airspace in the United States. It isn't charted, and it exists wherever Class A, B, C, D or E doesn't.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/03/2023
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  How Do Clouds Form?

  No matter if you're VFR or IFR, clouds affect how you operate.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/31/2023
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  How To Pick Up An IFR Clearance

  We've got you covered with how IFR clearances work, and even a video example.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 11/12/2022
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  Solo Endorsements: Understanding Basic Solo Requirements

  Knowing about endorsements you're giving or receiving is essential. If you're an instructor, you'll want to be well informed about what you're signing. And as a student, you should know what is going on in YOUR logbook.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 06/16/2022
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  Solo Endorsements: Understanding Solo Cross-Country Requirements

  Knowing about endorsements you're giving or receiving is essential. If you're an instructor, you need to be well informed about what you're signing and where your student is flying. And as a student, you should know what is going on in YOUR logbook.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 06/16/2022
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  How Does An Aircraft Engine Start?

  You've completed your preflight and it's time to "kick the tires, and light the fires." But how does your engine get your prop spinning?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 05/24/2022