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5 Aviation New Year’s Resolutions for 2022

evelyn — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:46:23 +0000

As a pilot, setting New Year's Resolutions can motivate you to try new things, enhance your skills, and grow your passion for aviation.

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5 Things to See and Do at NBAA 2021

evelyn — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:28:28 +0000

After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) is back and better than ever! This year’s event takes place October 12-14 in Las Vegas, bringing together thousands of people for three days of connection, education, and innovation in business aviation. As we gear up for a great NBAA-BACE […]

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Checklist Checkup: Helpful Aviation Phrases

Kern Patton — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:24:37 +0000

Pilots have been using acronyms and mnemonic phrases since the early days of aviation to recall important safety information before, during, and after flight. While catchy acronyms and mnemonics shouldn’t replace actual checklists, they can jog your memory as you go through the checklist flow. Let’s take a look at some helpful aviation phrases for […]

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Wings and Wheels: DIY Pedal Planes for Junior Pilots

Kern Patton — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:50:27 +0000

Flying has always been a passion for Daniel White. In fact, aviation runs deep in his family. His father is an airport manager, his sister works at an airport, his mother works for a major airline company, and White himself is a pilot and certified flight instructor. He even proposed to his wife while flying! […]

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Pilot Safety: Self-Assessing Risk Part II

Kern Patton — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:29:22 +0000

“Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect.” – Commonly attributed to Captain Alfred Gilmer Lamplugh, British Aviation Insurance Group. As this popular quote suggests, flying may not be inherently dangerous, but it is inherently risky. Enter […]

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Flying Safely During Wildfire Season

Kern Patton — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:08:39 +0000

In late summer to early fall, many of America’s forests are subject to wildfire activity. In this year alone, hundreds of thousands of acres of land in California have been scorched by wildfires, caused by a combination of drought, dry wind, and extremely high temperatures. As dangerous fires sweep across the West, general aviation pilots […]

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3 Reasons to Add Drone Flying to Your Skill Set

Kern Patton — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:40:36 +0000

It’s no secret that drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are everywhere, and it seems they’re here to stay. Yet as drones have become more accessible to the general population, many pilots have expressed concern about sharing the skies with unmanned aircraft. Conversely, some pilots welcome drones to the aviation community, viewing them as an […]

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Historic Aircraft Spotlight: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Kern Patton — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:19:57 +0000

One of the most recognizable WWII-era aircraft is the Curtiss P-40, which was known as the Warhawk, Tomahawk, and Kittyhawk during its wartime service. A modified, more economical version of the Curtiss P-36 Hawk, the P-40 was among the most mass-produced aircraft in WWII as Allied air forces desperately needed fighter planes to equip their […]

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4 Tips for Taking Care of Nervous Passengers

Kern Patton — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:38:58 +0000

For many people, taking their first flight in a light aircraft can be a nerve-wracking experience. In many cases, this apprehension is not the result of a flying phobia as much as it is a fear of the unknown. Luckily, as the pilot, you have the ability to alleviate your passengers’ fears by simply taking […]

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4 Benefits of Becoming a General Aviation Pilot

Kern Patton — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:40:55 +0000

While the number of total pilots in the United States has been on a gradual decline since the 1980s, the U.S. still has the largest general aviation community in the world, according to the FAA. With more than 200,000 general aviation aircraft based in the United States today, general aviation supports approximately 1.1 million jobs […]

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