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  How To Do A VOR Check Before Your Next IFR Flight

  If you're planning to use your VOR receiver, the receiver must be checked within the preceding 30 days for an IFR flight

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/11/2023
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  How Instrument Procedures And Fixes Are Named

  The FAA has come up with some pretty creative instrument procedures. How about the PIGLET arrival into Orlando, the Jimmy Falon victor airway, or the LEBRN (James) fix into Cleveland? We spoke to Denver Center to learn a little bit about the backstory behind the naming process.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/09/2023
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  Precision Approach Radar (PAR): How To Fly A Radar-Guided Approach

  When you're flying a PAR approach, ATC monitors your aircraft position and issues specific heading and altitude information over the radio throughout the entire approach.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/06/2023
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  Preventive Maintenance: Here's What You Can Fix On Your Plane

  As a certificated pilot, you can fix over 31 maintenance items on your airplane. Here's what they are, and how the process works.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/18/2023

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  Why You Shouldn't Fly With A Dirty Windshield

  Flying with a dirty windshield is much more than an inconvenience. It can be downright hazardous.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/11/2023
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  How To Fly A Low Approach

  Flying a low approach is usually very straightforward, but there are a few things you should keep in mind.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/15/2022
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  How Do Yaw Dampers Work?

  Yaw dampers make flying more comfortable for passengers and easier for pilots. Here's how they work.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/10/2022
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  What Happens When A Class D Tower Is Closed?

  This jet crew forgot to make position reports on the CTAF frequency with a closed tower, leading to an airborne conflict. Here's what you should know about flying into a Class D airport when the tower is closed.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/06/2022
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  How Airplane Cabin Pressurization Works

  At 40,000 feet, your time of useful consciousness is just a few seconds without pressurization. Here's how airplane cabins are pressurized to keep you safe and comfortable.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/30/2022

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  How Does VNAV Work?

  For new airline pilots and those upgrading to advanced aircraft, VNAV is one of the biggest automation hurdles to understand. You might not have flown an airplane with VNAV before and understanding the basics can be confusing.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 07/23/2022
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  How Airline Pilots Manage Maximum Landing Weight

  If you're about to start your first job as an airline pilot, maximum landing weight probably isn't something you've dealt with. Managing MLW is critically important and here's how it works.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/20/2022
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  How Autothrottles Work

  Autothrottles are a big hurdle to overcome for new airline pilots and those upgrading to advanced aircraft. For your entire aviation career, you've been manually managing engine power and it can be difficult to get comfortable letting automation do it for you. Understanding how to use autothrottles efficiently is one of the best tools available for you in the flight deck.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 06/02/2022
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  Why You Should Fly On The Upwind Side Of A Thunderstorm

  When you're deciding which side of the storm to deviate around, here's what you should take into consideration.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/03/2022
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  The Difference Between Decision Altitude (DA) and Decision Height (DH)

  DA and DH aren't interchangeable phrases. They're two completely different things. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/30/2022
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  8 Different Types Of Landings

  No two landings are the same. If you're just getting started, or if you're knocking off the rust, here's a breakdown of the basics.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/23/2022