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Best Way to Get Around After Landing | Fun Day Trip to Big Bear L35 | ETWOW GT Scooter Review - SoCal Flying Monkey

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You landed- now what? I share with you the best way to get around after you land at a small airport.

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New Aviation Event - EAA Chapter 216 Fly-in LunchTake Out, Williamstown, NJ - Saturday, Jul 25, 2020

SAVE THE DATE JULY 25 11:30-3pm Cross Keys EAA 216 Presents: South Philadelphia Italian roast Pork sandwich sale! The Famous Cacia's Bakery of south Philadelphia will be providing their legendary Italian Roast pork Sandwiches for a 10 dollar donation. Freshly made Cannolis are also available for 5 dollars for those of you with a sweet tooth. Fly or drive into Cross Keys for a taste of South Philly, and to help support EAA 216. Limited outside seating will be available, or bring your own chairs and enjoy your sandwich under the shade of your wings. We hope to see you there! 11:00am to 3:00pm. Rain date 7/26

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Mountain hopping with the Kodiak Airplane in Papua New Guinea | Bush Pilot Flight Vlog - Missionary Bush Pilot

A short hop over the mountains in Papua New Guinea from Nankina to Goroka. A take off from a mountain bush airport that is located on the ridge of a mountain.

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Technique: Point-of-View cameras for training - AOPALive

Point-of-view or action cameras (GoPro, Virb, etc) are excellent training devices.

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The Insane Engineering of the A-10 Warthog - Real Engineering

A full documentary on this marvelous aircraft.

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New Aviation Event - Friday Lunch on the Fly, LAPORTE, IN - Friday, Jul 24, 2020

1. Serving time will be 10 am to 1 pm. 2. Lunch will be at the Aero Club Clubhouse on the east side of the field, NOT in the terminal building. If you're flying in we'll direct you over there and park you in the grass. 3. We'll be dishing up your food to prevent everyone from touching the serving spoons, etc. Therefore, it might take a little longer to work your way through the line. Please be patient! 4. Servers will be wearing masks. 5. We'll have hand sanitizer available - please use. 6. There will be limited seating inside the clubhouse. We suggest bringing a lawn chair to sit outside in the shade.

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These 2 Pilots Changed My LIFE | Rod & Haley - Swayne Martin

The friendships formed as you become a pilot will last a lifetime. Today, I want to share with you two of the most important people in my journey... Rod & Haley. Aviation really is about who you know, not what you know! This video is a throwback to the style and type of videos we first produced together, which is how this channel got started!

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Virtual Flying Legends 2020 Airshow Trailer - WingsTV Channel

Although the world famous Flying Legends Airshow has been cancelled this year, WingsTV.co.uk and the Fighter Collection are pleased to bring you the "Virtual" Flying Legends Airshow 2020. The show will feature 2 1/2 hours of Flying Legends Action featuring a compilation of some of the amazing moments from the last 13 years of shows. It will also include Pilot interviews and 'in-cockpit shots from many of the aircraft. The first show is on Facebook live on Saturday the 11th July 2020.

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Avoiding costly mistakes when take off is mandatory - Backcountry182

Avoiding costly mistakes when take off is mandatory

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Scrappy gets a paint Job - Mike Patey

Mike has started paining Scrappy!

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How to Avoid Five Deadly Takeoff Mistakes - AVweb

In this AVweb video, Paul Bertorelli reviews two takeoff accidents--including the crash of his own Mooney--to illustrate how to recognize and avoid takeoff risks.

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Pilot Destination Update - Runway Restaurant at Limington-Harmon, Limington, ME

"Flew in with a fellow aviator who is based out of Parlin Airport in Newport NH last October while visiting/vacationing in my home state of New Hampshire....great little New England airport and the service and food was excellent, would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to go...." - Submitted by Dave MacGregor.
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Flyoff: Beech Staggerwing vs. Howard DGA - AOPALive

Two icons from aviation's Golden Age, and one question: Which is better? Strap into a Beech D17 Staggerwing and a Howard DGA�15 with us for a good, old-fashioned fly-off.

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Beckey's First Flight with the New Engine - Eggs Benedict & Spotted Cow - Martin Pauly

Martin and copilot Beckey are headed to Madison, WI today, on a VFR flight. This is the first time Beckey sees and experiences the new IO-550 engine which was recently installed in the Bonanza. After weeks of being shutdown, the popular Jet Room Restaurant at the Madison airport is open for business - which means Martin can again enjoy their fantastic Eggs Benedict, while Beckey is more interested in a certain beverage only sold in the State of Wisconsin.

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Carbon Fiber Wings on scrappy suspension finished - Mike Patey

Mike finishes up work on the front suspension.

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Fly-In Vacation Home - Monkey Island, Grand Lake OK - Afton, OK

Fly-In or drive-in to enjoy this delightful Grand Lake home on popular Monkey Island. This captivati...

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LOUISE at Thaden Field - Bentonville, AR

LOUISE is a modern all-day cafe in Thaden Fieldhouse that serves diner-style breakfast, brunch, lunc...

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Another Nice Breakfast Spot at KRCR - Rochester, IN

We flew to KRCR to visit Lighthouse Kitchen for breakfast on 6/14/20 but it was closed that day. A q...

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Daniel Field - Augusta, GA

Fly into Daniel Field in Augusta GA and get an excellent view of the Augusta National Golf Club, hom...

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Frisch's Big Boy and Butler County Warbirds - Middletown, OH

After landing taxi down to Butler County Warbirds. Walk across the street and enjoy a nice meal at F...

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Horseshoe Bend Airport - Horseshoe Bend, AR

Walking distance to Horseshoe Brew and Cindy's Dinner Bell...

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Paula's Runway Cafe' - Wappingers Falls, NY

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Sunriver, Oregon / day trip or RON - Sunriver, OR

Sunriver Airport has it all... free loaner bikes, 38 miles of bike paths, equestrian center, marina...

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Colorado Air and Space Port - Watkins, CO

KCFO is just 6 miles SE of DEN and we typically save our customers $300-500, while providing the sam...

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TOP FUN In a SportCruiser Aircraft - FunPlacesToFly.com

EAA Chapter 323 and Cavanaugh Flight Museum Warbird Rides Day! - FunPlacesToFly.com

Flying! A High like none other! - FunPlacesToFly.com

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Vans RV-12iS Horizontal Stabilizer Construction: Vlog #1 - VansAircraftBuilders.com

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EAA Chapter 323 - Frank Connery's RV-14A from Van's Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com

RV-12iS Project Update - Vertical Stabilizer - Part 2 - VansAircraftBuilders.com

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Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Tail Kit Inventory - VansAircraftBuilders.com

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The show must go on: Tiger Squadron flies to battle cancer
The formation team took flight even though the ground-based activities had to be postponed due to the pandemic.

New sales and service center named for BendixKing autopilots
The line includes autopilots for Cessna and Piper aircraft, as well as experimental aircraft.

Picture of the Day: Summer flying
William Spencer submitted the following photo and note: “Landing my 2016 Legend Cub at the Livermore Municipal Airport (KLVK) in California, on a hot summer day…windows open.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the ...

Questions from the Cockpit: Bizarre expiration dates
As a side note, it amuses me that for one minute twice a year, both the expiring and replacement charts are simultaneously valid.

Tips to ensure you are ready to safely fly again
Before getting back in the cockpit after an aviation hiatus - no matter how long - we need a mental and virtual flight review.

Girls in Aviation Day goes virtual and much longer than a day
A virtual experience will be delivered through a new Aviation for Girls app that is free and available Sept. 26.

Vernier-Assist Throttles PMA’d
The controls are FAA-PMA approved for installation in most single engine aircraft.

Improper wiring insulation leads to inflight fire
Probable cause: The improper insulation of the anticollision light wiring, which resulted in the ignition of combustible fuel vapors in the outboard section of the right wing; the source of the fuel leak could not be determined due to fire damage.

Picture of the Day: A great office view
Stallion 51's KT Budde-Jones sent in this photo, explaining: 'A day in Stallion 51's office by Orientation Flight customer Michael Haller.' Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our ...

Pilot’s recklessness fatal for two
Probable cause: The pilot's reckless decision to conduct low-level flight over a canyon, resulting in the airplane's impact with power lines and terrain.

Aviation Blogs!

The Forgotten Mechanic - Rod Machado

Here's today's riddle: Name something that all pilots need and use all the time, often don't know by name, and depend on completely for the safety of every flight. The answer isn't obvious, and neither is this person, who frequently remains totally hidden at your local flying school or airport. Need a clue? How about tools, grease and safety wire? I'm speaking of your local aviation mechanic.

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Weber's Law - Rod Machado

If you closed your eyes, held out a cup, and asked someone to gently pour water in it, how much liquid would need to be added before you noticed a change in weight? One drop? Probably not.

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Rod Machado's 40-Hour Private Pilot ELearning Ground School - Rod Machado

Thinking about learning to fly? Do you want to fly for a living? Would you like to refresh your knowledge for your flight review? If so, then the place to start is with Rod Machado's new 40-hour+ private pilot eLearning ground school. This eLearning course prepares you to take the private pilot knowledge exam and provides the foundation of knowledge needed to make your flight training a more enjoyable experience.

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It's a Long Way Down, isn't it? - Rod Machado

Psst! Psst! Come here. Come a little bit closer. I've got something I want to ask you, and I don't want anyone else to hear. Are you afraid of heights? It's probably embarrassing to admit it, but if you're like most other pilots, the answer is Yes.

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Pilots, Poets and Psychologists - Rod Machado

Mention the word poetry to a pilot and he'll act like he's in a hotel fire. He'll think: get low, get down, get out. Admittedly, even I get the heebie-jeebies at the mere mention of haiku (that's Japanese poetry, not the sound of someone sneezing). But poetry is more than cute rhymes with tinkered words. It's an alternate means of learning some of aviation psychology's most important lessons.

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The Prevalence Error - Why We Look But Do Not See - Rod Machado

Recently, I was having a difficult time seeing things that were in plain view. I was even thinking about visiting the Our Lady of Fatima Optometry Center, where their motto is, "If we can't correct your vision, at least you can have one."

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Runway Safety Madness - Tonque N' Cheek - Rod Machado

Nobody moves, nobody gets hurt. That's my new strategy for preventing runway incursions. It's a reasonable plan, given that these events have actually increased since the FAA began seriously collecting statistics on the issue. That's right. Despite the implementation of new rules and airport signage, incursions continue to increase year after year (about a 25% increase since 2013). If I were superstitious I might suggest we stop doing things to reduce runway incursions so that their numbers will decrease to some previous level. Unfortunately the "Don't look at it and it will go away" trick probably won't work here.

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The Stall Horn Fallacy of Stall Prevention - Rod Machado

News flash! The Mona Lisa's eyebrows are missing. That's right. Gone! Some say they were scrubbed off during an early restoration. I suspect they were vaporized when Leonardo had Mona over for a pre-portrait barbecue and he took excessive liberty with the lighter fluid. While I didn't attend a BBQ, my eyebrows are also missing. At least they appeared to disappear as they rose above my forehead in surprise at the FAA's and ACS committee's dumbing-down of standards for commercial pilot certification.

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Be Here Now! - Rod Machado

Over the years, I've seen my grandfather do a number of strange things. One time, while watching football on TV, he sat there yelling at the players. I couldn't help but say, "Grandpa, they can't hear you." He replied, "Oh yeah, that's right, they got their helmets on."

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The Middle-Aged Aviator - Rod Machado

Over the years, I've heard many stories about middle-aged pilots (45-65 years) who gave up flying due to a sudden onset of anxiety. Apparently this wasn't induced by any specific aviation trauma nor inspired by the relatively small and perfectly normal decline of reflexes and mental agility experienced by most middle aged pilots. What in the world might spook a 50-ish pilot into abandoning something he obviously once loved to do?

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Suburi Training - How to Get the Most Out of a Flight Simulator - Rod Machado

The 1984 movie The Karate Kid revealed a rare pedagogical truth of immense value to flight instructors. The movie centers around Daniel, who volunteers to polish the car and sand the deck of his neighbor Mr. Miyagi (a martial arts master).

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BAD INSTRUCTORS: HOW THEY BEHAVE AND WHY YOU SHOULD KNOW - Rod Machado

Rod Machado - "I'm curious about your experience with bad flight instructors and hope you'll add to this blog with your comments. Of course, most flight instructors do a fantastic job. I just can't say that LOUD enough: Most flight instructors do a fantastic job. But not all do! And when they don't, they cause a lot of damage to the flight training industry."

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Fight COVID Cabin Fever!
Latest Aviation Videos and Updates! See MORE!

All the Destinations listed were provided by visitors to our website.
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Fun Places to Fly! Airshows, Aviation Events, Special Features and MORE!
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Flight Training with Rod Machado. Learn to Fly. Improve your Skills!
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We'll show you how to get the best shots from your GoPro!
Click HERE!

Airport information and locations, runways, frequencies and more!
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Pilot Stuff! Cool Supplies, Gifts, Avionics, Action Cameras and Accessories.
Click HERE!

A wide assortment of tools necessary for building an Experimental Aircraft
Click HERE!

Classic 100% cotton Fun Places To Fly T-Shirts!
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Help for the RV Aircraft Homebuilder! Articles, Resources, and Videos!
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Video creation for your Groups, Events or Businesses.
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Beautiful Aviation related photos from all over!
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