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  Pilot Lands Without Clearance From A Temporary Control Tower

  Did you know non-towered airports can be temporarily towered? Here's how.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/25/2019
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  7 Differences: Private Jet vs. Airline Flying For Pilots

  There are plenty of differences between flying as a corporate pilot and as an airline pilot. Here are some of the biggest.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/11/2019
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  Piper Nearly Collides With Parachutist In Class B Airspace

  While millions of skydivers take to the skies over the USA each year, only a handful of midair collisions have ever occurred between airplanes and skydivers since the 1930s. Here's what you should know when flying around parachute jump zones.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/02/2019
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  How To Fly a Charted Visual Approach

  What's a charted visual approach? It's one of the most challenging and fun things you'll do as an instrument pilot. Here's how they work.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/27/2019

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  Here's Why You Should Take Noise Abatement Procedures Seriously

  Following noise-abatement procedures keeps people happy on the ground and results in fewer noise complaints. That's good for them, and it's even better for you. If the public doesn't see your plane or airport as a nuisance, there's not a reason to lobby against it.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/25/2019
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  Avoid This Mistake When Flying Your Next STAR Arrival

  Arrival procedures make your planning easy, but they also result in more pilot deviations than almost any other procedure. Don't make this mistake on your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/20/2019
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  What You Should Know About Angle-Of-Attack Indicators

  Have you ever flown an airplane with an AOA indicator? They're becoming more common in GA airplanes, and they're a great safety tool. Here's what you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/18/2019
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  Are You Ready To Explain These 10 Experiences During An Airline Interview?

  We spoke to airline recruiters to find out what kinds of experiences they'll ask you about during an airline interview. Do you have the answers to these questions?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/18/2019
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  Rudder Failure On Takeoff... What Would You Do?

  This training crew experienced a total rudder failure during rotation. What would you do?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/11/2019

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  7 Things Professional Pilots Shouldn't Forget About General Aviation Flying

  No matter where your career takes you, never forget the basics!

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/11/2019
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  These Hazards Aren't Marked On Maps, And They Cause Accidents Every Year

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/06/2019
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  Before Becoming A Flight Instructor, You Should Know These 10 Things

  We talked to over a dozen flight instructors at flight schools around the country, and here's what they said you know know before diving into your CFI Certificate.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/26/2019
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  What You Should Know About Standard Taxi Routes

  Just like SIDs and STARs published for traffic arriving and departing from busy airports, standard taxi routes help ATC direct aircraft around busy airports. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/16/2019
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  5 Ways You Can Get Into Legal Trouble As A Commercial Pilot

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/16/2019
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  Dead iPad Contributes To Class B Airspace Violation... What Would You Do?

  Do you have a backup plan in case your EFB fails? Here's what happened to one pilot as he approached busy Class B airspace in Chicago.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/07/2019