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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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How Does Density Altitude Affect Flight?

Kern Patton — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:39:48 +0000

Density altitude is something that all pilots should understand, especially when flying in warm, summer weather. But unfortunately, experienced pilots sometimes become complacent and neglect to consider the importance of density altitude when preflight planning. Failing to carefully calculate anticipated takeoff, climb, and landing performance in high density altitude conditions can result in dangerous accidents. […]

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Electric Aviation and the Future of Flight

Kern Patton — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:09:45 +0000

It was just over a decade ago that the first successful electric vehicles entered the mainstream market and challenged manufacturers to rethink the status quo. Although the age of electric vehicles has only just begun, advancements in technology are making hybrid and fully-electric vehicles highly capable and increasingly more affordable. Now, with the recent exciting […]

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Top 5 Reasons to Fly This Summer

Kern Patton — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:38:45 +0000

Flying season is officially here, which means it’s time to take advantage of the warmer weather and begin planning your next summer flying adventure. From earning a new rating to attending fly-ins, here are some great reasons to get more flight time this summer. Share your love of flight There’s no better way to share […]

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Bearhawk Aircraft Blazes Trails with 3-Blade Hartzell Prop

Kern Patton — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:49:24 +0000

Kit builders know that Bearhawk Aircraft in Austin, Texas offers some of the finest and most capable two-and-four seater kit utility aircraft available to the homebuilt aircraft community. Since Bearhawk sold its first kit in 2001, they have been creating kits and testing components to improve aircraft performance – and sharing their results with the […]

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Pilot Safety Tips

Kern Patton — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:19:45 +0000

Flight safety is of the utmost importance every time of year, but winter weather can be especially hazardous. Ensure that you’re keeping yourself, your passengers, and your aircraft safe this season by continuing to follow these important safety tips: Use your checklist. No matter your level of experience, your pre-flight checklist is absolutely essential. Don’t […]

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How to Find What You Need at FAA.gov

Kern Patton — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 14:00:53 +0000

Like many government websites, FAA.gov has a tremendous amount information packed into its pages. The sheer volume of pages available to click through can make it seems overwhelming. Here are some tips on finding what you need on FAA.gov fast: FAA For You: Hiding in the upper right corner of the home page is FAA […]

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