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ASA updates Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide
The 13th edition has been updated with new information on weather services, regulations, airport operations, airspace, and flight planning.
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Preparation for check ride goes awry
The flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available ru...
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Picture of the Day: A different vantage point
Lincoln Benedict sent in this photo with a note: “Weather on Thanksgiving 2022 on the east coast was delightful, allowing my wife and I to see both si...
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About Fly Like A Local App
Fly Like A Local the app is designed to help pilots when they need it most. General aviation pilots fly to small airports that are often empty. Some s...
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New watch honors WASPs
A new watch honors the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
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Water in fuel leads to serious injuries
The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot’s improper fueling of the airplane.
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Pilots recruited to rescue survivors of human trafficking
Two Nashville-based pilots have launched a nonprofit organization with a mission to bring together a network of aviators from across the United States...
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Training and Safety Tip: Amped-up preflight for spring
Alarm clocks set earlier to beat the sun to the airport…lightweight flight jackets migrating to the fronts of closets…must be spring! And while we don...
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Portable internet access from wherever you go
Iridium Communications’ super-portable Iridium GO! exec allows users to connect their smartphone, tablet, or laptop for email, chat, social media, or...
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Pass the Vision Portion of Your Medical
It’s unbelievable how one simple change can dramatically improve your performance.
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Aircraft Renters Insurance Checklist – What you need to know before you fly
Renting an aircraft this summer? Make sure you follow this checklist.