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Featured Fun Place to FLY! Cedar Mills Marina and Resort, Gordonville, TX

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"Cedar Mills Airport (3T0, 3,tee, zero) is located on Lake Texoma and has a 3000' east/west grass runway. Also Pelican's Landing Waterfront Restaurant is about a 10 minute walk overlooking the harbor. Great food! There are duplexes located on the airport for rent. Call 903-523-4200" - Submitted by Smitty.
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Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Tailcone Construction Part 3 - VansAircraftBuilders.com

In this video, we're continuing work (part 3) on the Tailcone section of the RV-12iS.

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RV-14A Homebuilt Aircraft with SkyView HDX ADVANCEDPANEL - Dynon Avionics

Building your own airplane entails thousands of hours of handcrafted attention to detail. Greg's gorgeous RV-14 features a SkyView HDX-equipped ADVANCEDPANEL from our Advanced Flight Systems team to make the final stretch go much quicker.

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Lycoming Engines Assembly Line - LycomingEngines

This video features Lycoming Engines' genuine Lycoming assembly processes at our factory in Williamsport, PA.

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Featured Fun Place to FLY! Cavanaugh Flight Museum, Addison, TX

"The Cavanaugh Flight Museum allows the visitor to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of aviation history. Located at Addison Airport. The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization devoted to promoting aviation studies and to perpetuating America's aviation heritage; the museum fulfills its mission by restoring, operating, maintaining and displaying historically-significant, vintage aircraft, and by collecting materials related to the history of aviation." - Submitted by Jake Smith.
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How To Read A VFR Sectional Chart - MzeroA Flight Training

VFR sectional charts can be overwhelming considering the amount of information provided. But understanding these charts is key to proper flight planning. In this weeks video I will show how to interpret a VFR sectional chart.

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Basic Aerodynamics - Rod Machado

This is a basic course in aerodynamics that incorporates Rod Machado's Laugh and Learn teaching style. It's an excellent course for anyone pursuing a sport, recreational or private pilot certificate. It's also an excellent course to help flight instructor applicants develop their teaching strategy and style.

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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS - Rod Machado

One of my grandfathers was an absentminded poet who kept his grandchildren constantly amused. After a few hours at the typewriter, he'd slip his glasses over his hair and go for coffee. We'd wait patiently for his return. The fun began when he sat down and searched for his specs, not realizing they were perched atop his noodle. We'd laugh like the dickens. Unfortunately, he kept extra glasses lying around the house. Our family worried that he might inattentively rack up three or four pair, walk out into sunlight and start a fire on top of his head.

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Van's Aircraft Builders - Van's RV's- A thing of beauty, inside and out...

Van's RV's- A thing of beauty, inside and out...

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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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Stalls Using NO Rudder! Prevent Stall Spin Accidents - The Finer Points

Pilots are often uncomfortable with Power On Stalls because of the possibility that they might enter a spin. In this video I show where to look and what to do so that you will never spin an airplane during this maneuver. This video is one of many that are going into our Ground School app. It's just the tip of the iceberg!

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Featured Fun Place to FLY! Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, Rio Grande, NJ

Naval Air Station Wildwood NASW Aviation Museum is a non-profit museum located at the Cape May Airport inside historic Hangar 1. Commissioned in April 1943, NASW served as an active dive-bomber squadron training facility during World War II. Today, Hangar 1 has been restored and transformed into an Aviation Museum that houses a number of aircraft, engines, special exhibits, and educational interactive displays. The museum invites visitors to explore aviation, New Jersey, military and WWII history through hands-on, fun and educational activities for the entire family! Bring the kids and travel back in time to this 92,000 square foot sampling of the 1940's and don't forget your camera!

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THE COST OF LEARNING TO FLY - Rod Machado

At a recent aviation seminar, I listened to a fellow lament the substantial cost of learning to fly. He confessed to spending upwards of $14,500 to obtain his private pilot certificate. Ka-ching! To him, aviation was too expensive for the average Joe. So I asked a few questions about his flight training experience. Here's what I discovered.

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Pilot Destination Update - The Beaumont Hotel, Beaumont, KS

"Here's the link to an article I wrote for The State Aviation Journal about a trip my wife and I took to Beaumont last fall. https://stateaviationjournal.com/index.php/state-news/kansas/flying-adventure-weekend-at-the-beaumont-hotel" - Submitted by Jerry Chism.
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Tom Cruise: "Top Gun: Maverick" Is A Love Letter To Aviation - Team Coco

Tom went to great lengths to ensure audiences have a visceral experience watching the "Top Gun" sequel.

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Pilot Destination Update - Clayton's BBQ, Graham, TX

"Great food, friendly people, and the airport always has cheap fuel. This is one of my favorites. You cross the highway as if you are going to the DQ, and once in that big parking lot, Clayton's is over to your left." - Submitted by Heather.
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Bigger oxygen bottles debut
The larger bottle boasts six hours of flying time.

Pilot loses control after being hit in head by a bird
The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering at a low altitude after being struck in the head by a bird.

Picture of the Day: Magic moments
David St. George submitted this photo and note: "There are some magic moments in flight when it finally calms down and you get to enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of our experience as pilots."

Tips & tricks from our readers
Tips from our readers on everything from hand propping your airplane to fuel efficiency and the importance of the flare.

Alabama airports contribute $4.9 billion to economy
Airports support 44,399 jobs and generate almost $268 million in tax revenues.

New podcast celebrates aviation maintenance
Cancelled for Maintenance touches on topics ranging from the everyday to the unexpected found in the field.

Garmin adds new elearning courses
Available immediately after purchase using a computer or tablet with internet access, pilots can navigate through the virtual course at their own pace.

Plane hits fence after encountering wind shear on landing
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.

Picture of the Day: Money well spent
Robert Supina submitted this photo and note: "In November 1999, the Super Constellation from Kansas City was brought down to Houston Hobby Airport for the celebration of the grand opening of fundraising to restore the original 1940 Terminal/Tower Building. I obtained permission to park my 1937 Packard LeBaron All/Weather Town Car at the nose for pictures. 'I'll give you a ride in MINE if you'll give me a ride in YOURS!' I told the pilot. I let both pilots drive my car around their plane, and I got to fly back to Kansas City with them and get 15 minutes right seat time. For insurance purposes, I had to join the organization for $100. Then I had to pay $129 for a Southwest flight back to Houston. Money well spent!"

Birth of the aircraft carriers
The launch from the Navy's first aircraft carrier, USS Langley, on Nov. 18, 1922, signaled the beginning of practical aircraft carrier operations.

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Phenom 300 PIC
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Director Of Maintenance
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Citation X (CE-750) SIC
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Helicopter Pilot AS350 B206L
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Director of Maintenance
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Quality Control Manager
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Captain � Fort Myers or Naples, FL
Fort Myers, Florida
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Aviation Maintenance Instructor
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Pilot - FW EGM 029 Lubbock, TX
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WACO Kitchen / WACO Aircraft - Battle Creek, MI

WACO Aircraft, manufacturer of 1920's 1930's biplanes now offers a full restaurant, WACO Kitchen! E...

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Sojourner Field Airport - Kouts, IN

Great annual fly-in. 2,000' grass strip close to Valparaiso, IN, which has a multitude of great rest...

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Vertical Illusions Adventure Company - Wisconsin Dells, WI

Vertical Illusions will pick you up at the airport and take you on an adventure of your lifetime. C...

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Historic Kerrville Just Minutes Away - Kerrville, TX

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Aviation Blogs!

IT'S TIME TO SPEAK UP - Rod Machado

'Hey Rod, tomorrow I'm taking my little airplane out to see what it can do. I'll see ya later...'
Those were the last words I ever heard my best friend speak. I never saw him again. The next day, his newly-assembled ultralight airplane disassembled in flight, for reasons suspected but officially unknown. READ THE BLOG ARTICLE!

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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

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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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Airport information and locations, runways, frequencies and more! Click HERE!

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

Classic 100% cotton Fun Places To Fly T-Shirts! Click HERE!

Help for the RV Aircraft Homebuilder! Articles, Resources, and Videos! Click HERE!

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Beautiful Aviation related photos from all over! Click HERE!

How Far is that Airport?
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Fight COVID Cabin Fever!
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The Latest Aviation News!
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Looking for a Job? The Latest Aviation Jobs!
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All the Destinations listed were provided by visitors to our website.
Add a Place to Fly!

All Aviation Events entries are made 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!
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Airport information and locations, runways, frequencies and more!
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Pilot Stuff! Cool Supplies, Gifts, Avionics, Action Cameras and Accessories.
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A wide assortment of tools necessary for building an Experimental Aircraft
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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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