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  The 13 Hardest Parts Of Getting Your Instrument Rating

  Getting your instrument rating makes you a much safer pilot, and it takes a lot of work. Here are some of the hardest parts of training.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/19/2019
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  Airline Crew Catches Aircraft Mix-Up Before Taking Off

  Here's a great example where a crew, with passengers already on board, caught a mix-up on the ground that would have caused major problems had they taken off.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/16/2019
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  Check These 8 Things Before Flying Into A New FBO

  Flying somewhere new is exciting. But do you know enough about the FBO where you're planning to keep your airplane?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/16/2019
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  Terminal Area Charts Cover The Busiest Airspace In The Country. Here's How To Use Them.

  Terminal Area Charts give you a zoomed-in view of a congested area, like a Class B airport at a major city. So what do you need to know about them?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 02/05/2019

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  18 Things You Should Always Carry In Your Flight Bag

  We surveyed students, instructors, and airline pilots to list some "must-have" items for your flight bag. Here are our top recommendations.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/24/2019
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  Why Sunsets Are So Colorful From The Air

  Seeing a sunset or sunrise from the cockpit is a view you'll never forget. Here's why they're so stunning and full of color.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/22/2019
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  The 8 Most Impressive Changes To Aviation In The USA In 2018

  2018 was a big year for aviation in the USA! Here's what happened...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/29/2018
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  8 Mistakes Every Student Pilot Should Avoid

  If you want to avoid over-spending on training, or developing bad habits, don't make these 8 mistakes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/06/2018
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  Why You Should Memorize 'CRAFT' Before You Start Instrument Training

  Ready to start instrument training? Every instrument flight starts with a clearance from ATC. And to help you understand your clearance, you should be memorize "CRAFT." Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/04/2018

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  9 Easy Ways To Improve Your Situational Awareness During Complex IFR Procedures

  We've all been there... Often unexpected, complex IFR procedures that leave us scrambling to follow every instruction. Here are a few ways to stay ahead of the game.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/01/2018
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  8 Tips For Writing The Perfect Pilot Resume

  Applying to an airline soon? Here are their biggest tips for you.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/13/2018
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  What Happens When You Declare An Emergency With ATC?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/03/2018
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  6 Ways ATC Controls IFR Traffic Flow For Hundreds Of Aircraft At Once

  Here's how ATC manages hundreds of IFR flights into the busiest airports in the country.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/20/2018
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  How Often Do You Check The Airport Hot Spots?

  Have you ever been confused by a maze of taxi routes on the ground? Getting disoriented during taxi has happened to every pilot out there. In the worst case, one wrong turn could lead you onto an active runway.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/13/2018
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  How To Brief A Jeppesen Approach Chart, In 11 Steps

  Want to fly for an airline? You'll need to know how to brief Jeppesen Charts.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/06/2018