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  It Was Your First. Was It Your Favorite?

  If you've ever taken a training flight, chances are you flew in one of these airplanes. Whether you've logged 1 hour or 10,000, we want to know what your favorite training airplane is. Vote below and tell us why you love your plane!

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  • 03/24/2014
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  What's The Fastest Way To Get To 1000 Feet?

  Two Cessna 172s take off from the exact same point on a runway. The airplanes are the exact same weight, with the same CG position.

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  • 03/14/2014
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  It's His First Aviation Job. Here's What He Did On Day 1.

  We want you to love our content. And, we can't do it alone. So, how do you ramp up and generate amazing social content? Awesome videos? Cool aviation infographics? You find someone who loves aviation, loves writing about aviation, and loves creating content for aviation.

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  • 03/11/2014
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  Can You Log PIC? Yes Or No

  You've just added a multi-engine rating to your commercial certificate and you're looking to build PIC time so you can interview with a regional airline. A friend pilots a King Air B200 for a corporate department and you often ride along in the right seat. Can you log the time as PIC?

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  • 03/10/2014

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  St. Elmo's Fire - Videos Shot From Airline Cockpits

  Earlier today we posted an article about St. Elmo's fire. If you haven't checked it out, do it now. Then, check out these videos of the electrical light show shot from airline cockpits. Enjoy!

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  • 03/06/2014
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  How Low Can You Go? ILS CAT III Infographic

  If you have your instrument rating, you know there's nothing quite like breaking out of the clouds at minimums on an ILS. When you see those approach lights break through with the rabbit guiding you in, you feel like a pro - and you're flying like one.

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  • 03/05/2014
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  Does An FBO Airplane Rental Require A 100hr Inspection?

  You see an online ad from your local FBO advertising a special weekday rental rate on their Cessna 182. The ad says that if you rent the airplane for at least 5 hours in 30 days, the aircraft checkout is free (checkouts usually last 45 minutes).

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  • 03/03/2014
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  • 02/26/2014
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  If You're A Private Pilot, Can Your Boss Cover Your Flight Expenses?

  You're a private pilot and you own an airplane. Your boss offers to pay for your fuel and tie-down on a business trip. Can you take the money? Check out the full scenario and tell us what you think.

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  • 02/24/2014

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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