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  S-Turns Infographic: PTS Standards and Tactics

  Taking your Private Pilot check ride? You'll want to brush up on s-turns, which is one of three ground reference maneuvers your examiner can ask you to demonstrate. Here's a breakdown of what you'll need to do to pass the maneuver.

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  • 02/21/2014
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  Legal To Fly With Flaps Inop?

  You need to fly. The flaps on your plane are inoperative. Are you legal to go? Read below and tell us what you would do!

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  • 02/17/2014
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  Crosswind Takeoff: Pass or Fail?

  If you were giving a check ride and the applicant allowed a fuel imbalance to affect their takeoff, should they pass or fail? Read the scenario and vote below!

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  • 02/10/2014
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  Turns Around A Point: Ace Your Checkride

  Taking your Private Pilot check ride? You'll want to brush up on turns around a point, which is one of three ground reference maneuvers your examiner can ask you to demonstrate. Here's a breakdown of what you'll need to do to pass the maneuver.

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  • 01/16/2014

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  Delta DC-9: Over 1 Billion Served

  The Delta DC-9 fleet was retired this week after an incredible 49 year career. Check out these impressive statistics of the workhorse jet.

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  • 01/10/2014
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  Aspen Airport: By The Numbers

  Yesterday, we wrote about what it's like to fly into Aspen, CO. Today, we're breaking down Aspen's airport by the numbers. As one of the highest airports in the US, Aspen has some very interesting statistics.

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  • 01/03/2014
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  Welcome to the Start of Something Awesome

  Welcome to the start of something awesome. Over the past year, we've been building training platforms, prototypes and our first course. Many of you have been cheering for us along the way.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/25/2013
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  Why Are Sonic Booms So Loud?

  If you've ever heard a sonic boom, you know that they're extremely loud. How do sonic booms form and why are they so ear piercing? We'll explain.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/08/2013
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  Avoiding Ice: Why Snow Pellets on the Ground Mean Danger in the Sky

  What Causes Snow Pellets? Snow pellets, also known as graupel, form when supercooled water droplets freeze on a falling snowflake or ice crystal. As more droplets collect and freeze, they form a small, soft ball of ice. While snow pellets may seem like small hail, they're different. Unlike hail, snow pellets freeze into fragile, oblong shapes and usually break apart when they hit the ground.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/29/2013