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  Should You Fly Runway Heading OR Runway Centerline On Takeoff? It Depends...

  There's a big difference between being assigned "fly runway heading" and flying a runway track, or the extended runway centerline, on departure.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/02/2022
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  You're 'Cleared For The ILS' At 10,000 Feet On A STAR Arrival. What Now?

  If you're flying a STAR and "cleared for the approach," how do you plan your descent to line up with the runway's vertical and lateral guideance? Here's what you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/24/2022
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  8 Tips For Keeping Your Logbooks Clean, Professional, And Interview-Ready

  Make sure your logbook is legible, organized, signed, and totaled correctly.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/19/2022
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  How To Fly An Emergency Descent

  Do you remember the last time you practiced flying an emergency descent? Outside of training, you may never have to fly one as a pilot, and today, we're going to review the basics.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/15/2022

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  How a Piper Seminole Constant Speed Propeller Works

  Unlike single-engine aircraft, the propellers on the multi-engine Piper Seminole are designed to fail in a feathered position.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/03/2022
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  How Ice Affects Your Wings, And Why It Leads To An Early Stall

  Whether you're flying a Piper Warrior or a Boeing 757, aircraft icing is a hazard for every pilot.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/29/2022
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  How A Turboprop Engine Works

  Turboprop engines combine the reliability of jets, with the efficiency of propeller driven aircraft at low to mid altitudes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/18/2021
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  How DME Works

  You'll usually find DME equipment co-located with a VOR or ILS/LOC.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/09/2021
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  You're Flying IFR To An Airport With No Instrument Approach. Now What?

  Have you ever filed IFR to a destination with no instrument approach? Here's what you need to do before you take off.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/02/2021

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  Scan Pattern Techniques To Help You Avoid A Mid-Air Collision

  When you're scanning for other traffic, it's easiest to spot airplanes moving quickly that contrast with the background behind them. If an airplane suddenly appears motionless, it might be on a collision course with you. Here's why.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/28/2021
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  Renting An Airplane? 8 Things You Should Always Check For

  If you're renting an airplane for the first time, there are a few things you should do. Remembering these tips could save you a lot of heartache...and cash!

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/25/2021
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  Can You Land VFR On A Runway That's Half Covered In Fog?

  Your destination has VFR weather on one half of the runway, and IFR conditions on the other half. Can you legally land? Even if you can, is it a good idea?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/23/2021
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  6 Great Things About Flying In Fall

  Ready for your next weekend trip? Here's what pilots love about flying in fall.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/18/2021
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  6 Questions You Should Be Prepared To Answer During Your CFI Interview

  These are 6 types of questions you should be ready to answer during a CFI interview. We've given you an example of a question that would fall under each category.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/09/2021
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  Why Calling 'Go-Around' Is An Action, Not A Decision Point

  Airlines and corporate flight departments around the world have strict procedures when a crewmember calls a go-around. Here's how you can use these same procedures in your everyday general aviation flying.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 08/31/2021