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  Speed Restrictions Are Always Required On STAR Arrivals, Except When ATC Tells You This

  Even without a "descend via" clearance from ATC, speed restrictions still apply along STAR arrival routes. Here's why.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/09/2020
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  Updraft Sends Flight Crew Above Their Clearance Altitude On SID

  Have you ever gotten caught in a strong updraft? Here's what can happen.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/04/2020
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  7 Mistakes That Could Result In An FAA Violation

  If you want to keep your record clean, avoid these mistakes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/04/2020
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  How Runway Surface And Slope Affect Your Airplane's Performance

  Takeoff and landing performance isn't just determined by your airplane or the weather conditions. The runway surface, contamination, and slope make significant impacts too.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 01/02/2020

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  How A Cracked Muffler Caused A Fatal Accident

  As cold winter temperatures arrive, you'll probably use your airplane's heater extensively. Here's how cracks in your muffler could cause in-flight carbon monoxide poisoning, and what you can do to avoid it.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 12/26/2019
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  6 Incredible Benefits Pilots Have In The USA

  The USA is arguably the best place in the world to be a pilot. Here's why.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/23/2019
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  Flight Crew Experiences A Pitch Trim Runaway, And Safely Returns To The Airport

  An airline crew recently experienced a pitch trim runaway that caused an uncommanded climb to 14,000 feet. Here's what you should know about control failures like this.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/21/2019
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  When Can You Cross 'Approach Hold-Short' Markings?

  Approach hold-short markings confused this flight crew into slamming the brakes during taxi. Here's what you should know before your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 11/14/2019
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  Garmin, Cirrus, And Piper Release Emergency Autoland System For Passengers

  The pilot of a single-engine airplane losing consciousness is a worst-nightmare for passengers. However, a new system was just announced that may change all of that.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/31/2019

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  What Would You Do If An Airplane Taxied In Front Of You During Touchdown?

  Just as your wheels touch the pavement, another airplane taxis across the runway directly in front of you. Would you go around, or veer to the side of the conflicting traffic?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/24/2019
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  7 Times You Should Cancel A Flight Lesson

  If you're a student pilot, here are a few times it's appropriate to cancel a flight lesson.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 10/03/2019
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  What Does The 'IMSAFE' Checklist Mean For Pilots?

  One of the most important acronyms you'll hear in training is "IMSAFE." It's a great way to determine if you're fit to fly. Here's what it means.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/26/2019
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  Jet Crew Forgets To Program SID, Triggering ATC Terrain Alarm

  A delayed corporate crew forgot to program their IFR departure procedure, resulting in a terrain warning. Here's how it happened, and how you can avoid the same mistake.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/24/2019
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  How Far Should CFIs Let Students Take Mistakes?

  If you were the CFI, what could you have done differently in this situation?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/19/2019
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  What Pilots Should Know About ATC Delays (EDCTs, Flow Delays, Ground Stops, And More)

  Delays are an inevitable part of being a pilot, and there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes when you're given an ATC delay. Here's what you should know about how it works, and the terminology you should use with air traffic controllers.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 09/14/2019