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  How Freezing Rain, Freezing Drizzle, And Freezing Fog Form

  At the surface, freezing drizzle might seem like just a smaller version of freezing rain. While this may be true in some ways, the process that forms each is different.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 11/05/2024
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  5 Common Landing Errors, And How To Fix Them

  Your landings leave a lasting impression with your passengers. Review these common landing errors to make sure your landings are smooth for your next flight...

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 11/05/2024
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  Should You Trim During Landing?

  Is it a good idea to use trim to help with back pressure during landing?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 10/12/2024
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  4 Signs That Radiation Fog Is About To Form

  Here are the best ways to recognize the conditions that might get you stuck on the ground, or worse, in the air and diverting to another airport.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 10/03/2024

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  5 Fall Preflight Items To Watch Out For

  In partnership with ATP

  Before you go, watch out for these critical preflight items.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 09/24/2024
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  5 Tips To Prepare For Your First Solo Cross-Country

  In partnership with UND

  Here are 5 simple tips to make sure your first solo cross-country is a success.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 09/05/2024
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  5 Things You Should Know About WAAS

  Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is a way for you to receive a more accurate GPS signal onboard your plane for all types of navigation: departure, en route, and arrival.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/29/2024
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  How Do Flaps Work?

  What actually happens when you lower your flaps? You increase lift and induced drag for any given angle-of-attack. Here's why it happens.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/27/2024
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  Case Study: Upslope Flow Convergence Thunderstorms

  If you fly over mountainous or rough terrain you'll see cumulus clouds and thunderstorms popping up in the same place day after day, on top of the ridgeline. Why is this?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/23/2024

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  GPS vs. DME Distance For IFR Flying

  GPS and DME are two separate systems that calculate two different types of distance. GPS calculates your distance across the ground, while DME calculates slant range.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/20/2024
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  7 Tips For A Perfect Departure Briefing

  You've started up your plane, taxied out, and completed your runup.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/20/2024
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  What Are Diurnal Winds?

  Diurnal meaning, "daytime," these types of winds follow a set schedule that reacts to the earth's solar heating every day.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/13/2024
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  8 Things To Consider When Transitioning To A New Plane

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Transitioning to a new plane? Here are 8 things you need to consider before taking your first flight.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/11/2024
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  The Difference Between MDA and DA

  You've probably heard of Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) and Decision Altitude (DA), but what are they, and how do they differ?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/04/2024
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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