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How To Handle An Engine Failure During Takeoff - Boldmethod

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When you're flying a single or a light twin, your go/no-go decision is usually pretty simple. But a large jet or turboprop is different. Your decision is based off a V-speed: V1.

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Pilot Destination Update - Flabob Cafe, Riverside, CA

"Nice restaurant on field with good prices. There can be some antique and classic aircraft on display, racers, taildraggers, etc" - Submitted by Howard Wallace.
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New Aviation Event - National Aviation Day, Redlands, CA - Saturday, Aug 19, 2017
The Redlands Airport Association and the EAA Chapter 845 are inviting you to join them on Saturday, August 19, 2017, to celebrate the birthday of Orville Wright and the development of aviation in the United States. Fly-In for lunch 11:00-2:00 p.m. Burgers, Dogs and More: $7.00. Young Eagles flights begin at 9:00 a.m., free for children ages 8 to 17, with mandatory pre-registration between 9:00-10:00 a.m. adult must be present.For more info contact Beverly at 909-771-3279.

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How to avoid turbulence and find a smoother ride - Sporty's Pilot Shop

An excellent video, explaining how to find the sweet spot in flight.

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Tecnam Aircraft Headquarters Tour - MzeroA Flight Training - MzeroA Flight Training

MzeroA tours the factory in Italy and sees the care that goes into each aircraft. See a behind the scenes tour of Tecnam Headquarters in Capua, Italy.

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GoPro Awards: Airplane Failure Marriage Proposal - GoPro

Katherine's boyfriend Anthony takes her on a romantic flight through the skies - with a few surprises along the way.

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The Biggest Little Warbird: One Man's Dream Created by a Trio of Dreamers - EAA

Every story has to start somewhere, but this one is more complicated than most. The complexities are because the histories of the triumvirate involved in the re-creation of Stinson L-5 N60190, Fred Wright, Sam Taber, EAA 96340, and Jim Busha, EAA 119684.

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Amazing! Nephi to Grand Canyon in a Glider - Is it Possible? - Bruno Vassel

A glider flight from Nephi to the Grand Canyon. 240 miles each way!

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New Aviation Event - 53rd Dunkirk - Fredonia Rotary Club Fly-In Fundraiser, Dunkirk, NY - Sunday, Jul 9, 2017
Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 am to Noon. All proceeds benefit local charities. All you can eat Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Milk, Coffee, Juice. Adults $7.00 / Children $4.00

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New Aviation Event - Flights of Our Fathers Air Show Fly-In, Terrell, TX - Saturday, Sep 23, 2017

The Flights of Our Fathers Air Show Fly-In, benefiting the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum, will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Terrell Municipal Airport, just north of I-20 on SH 34. The annual event draws thousands of aviation enthusiasts, local and regional residents to enjoy a full day of events and attractions. There are activities and events for all ages, ranging from a kid's zone to static displays of military, vintage and new aircraft.

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Plethora Of New Aircraft Debut At Paris Air Show - AviationWeek

In an unusually hot week at Le Bourget, a host of new aircraft are making their debut at the 2017 Paris Air Show.

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Paris Air Show 2017: KC-390 Aerial Demonstration - Pratt & Whitney

Embraer's KC-390 was part of the flying display at the Paris Air Show on Monday, June 19. The KC-390 is powered by IAE V2500 engines.

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New Aviation Event - Pancake Breakfast Fly-In, Monroe, MI - Saturday, Jul 15, 2017

Monroe Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol is hosting a pancake breakfast fly-in and drive-in to raise funds for the Cadet Program. Proceeds are used to send Cadets 12-18 to various summer activities to learn about aerospace topics, leadership, and physical fitness. We will be serving pancakes, sausages, orange juice, and coffee. Price is $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Psst, Custer Airport has cheap 100LL gas! 8am-12pm. Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/MonroeSquadron/

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Model 18 Twin Beech - AOPALive

A classic Beech 18 is an enduring tribute to a father-son bond.

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New Aviation Event - EAA 24 Pancake Breakfast, Oklahoma City, OK - Saturday, Jul 15, 2017

Pancake Breakfast included pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, OJ, and coffee, Starts 8am to 11am. $5.00

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New Places to Fly!

Islanders at Dauphin Island - Dauphin Island, AL
Fly into this fun little place for a great beach and dinner or lunch on the island. When we were th...
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Gill Aviation at David Wayne Hooks Airport - Spring, TX
A Northwest Houston Services Leader in Airport Operations For over 25 years, Gill Aviation has gr...
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The Airplane Restaurant - Colorado Springs, CO
The Airplane Restaurant centerpiece is a fully intact Boeing KC-97 tanker. Built in 1953, this magni...
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Ocean Ridge Airport - Gualala, CA
Located on the Ridge in the quaint coastal town of Gualala, CA. Lodging and restaurants downtown. ...
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Comanche Airport - Comanche, TX
Comanche has a beautiful airport located in the Heart of Texas! The runway is 4497 x75 and is in gre...
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Sam's Flying Scoops @ KJNX - Smithfield, NC
Ice cream right at the ramp. They have a huge number of flavors available. It's ice cream direct f...
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Gelston House - East Haddam, CT
The Gelston House is a turn of the century Hotel/Restaurant in the sleepy town of East Haddam, CT, a...
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Crosswinds Cafe - Martinsburg, WV
Opening May 9th 2017 - Crosswinds Cafe. 304-262-6081 Open: Tues - Fri 6:30am - 4 pm Sat 7:00am ...
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Yosemite Airport - Mammoth, CA
Mammoth Yosemite Airport only 10 minutes from downtown Mammoth Lakes by car or shuttle, flying here ...
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Aviation Blogs!

Understanding Zulu Time - Clayviation.com
What time is it right now? Look at your watch or your phone. Your answer will likely differ from mine and others, even if we are all checking at the same moment in time. Think about the strike of midnight on New Years Eve, marking the turn of the new year.
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Lessons Learned From Cessna 172 Accidents - Clayviation.com
It's not hard to convince anyone that flying is an incredible way to travel. It's faster and often more convenient than other modes of transportation. It's the times when things go wrong that people fear the most.
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Weight A Moment: Weight And Balance Explained - Clayviation.com
'Alright, you can go with us, but we'll have to go with half full tanks.' The amount of seats in an airplane can be deceiving. I fly a Cessna 172, which has four seats, but carrying four people is rarely a reality. To know what I can carry, I have to run some weight and balance calculations.
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Two Methods To Develop Decent Descent Planning - Clayviation.com
We know that what goes up must come down, but when I was in flight training, I always had a hard time determining exactly when to come down. I'd tend to begin my descent to an airport too late, when it was in clear view, leaving me with a more rapid descent than ideal.
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Six Easy Steps To Create Your Passenger Briefing - Clayviation.com
Any time I run through my checklists and get to the 'Passenger Briefing' line, I can't help but think back to a scene from the movie Tommy Boy. David Spade and Chris Farley are posing as flight attendants and get stuck with the passenger briefing. 'Exits! Ok there's one back here, and there's uh, probably one over by the wing...somewhere...usually...' I'm always tempted to throw that line out, at least when other pilots fly with me.
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Flight to East Tawas, Michigan - Fly Girl Journal
This past Saturday, April 8 brought with it a bright sunny day here in West Michigan. It had been some time since we had been 'wheels up' so Randy and I decided it was time to climb into the Navion and set out on another adventure.
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Keep These Five Aviation Traditions Alive - Clayviation.com
Have you ever stopped to think about why we blow out the candles on our birthday? How about carrying the bride over the threshold or eating turkey on Thanksgiving? While they all likely have a logical origin, these sorts of things are often continued today simply because they are rooted in tradition.
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The Cost Of Airplane Ownership - Clayviation.com
The ding of the email hitting my inbox brought with it an exciting headline. "Hey, you wanna buy a plane?" It was from a friend of mine who is looking to become a Private Pilot. He heard about a couple of people in the area looking to buy an airplane together.
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Trust But Verify - Five Ways To Prevent Mistakes In The Air - Clayviation.com
In the world of aviation, people tend to worry about failures. After all, when things go wrong in the air, the outcomes can be severe. When you think of a system failing, what comes to mind? For many, the first thought is of the engine quitting. Maybe you think about fire or electrical failure. But the system that proves most likely to fail time and time again is the human system - the pilot.
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7 Lessons Learned From My Long Solo Cross Country Flight - Clayviation.com
It was the kind of day where you look up and think, "I should be flying right now." Clear skies, good visibility and very light winds prevailed on a mid-sixty degree day in November of 2004. I stood by the airplane in Athens, Georgia, as a student pilot, but ready for a big solo flight.
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Four Fun Add-On Ratings To Your Private Pilot Certificate - Clayviation.com
It's been said that getting your Private Pilot Certificate is a 'license to learn'. It's true that you should continue to learn from every flight you take; no pilot ever knows it all.
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The Paper vs Electronic Flight Logbook Showdown - Clayviation.com
How many hours do you have? One of the biggest factors that makes up a pilot's experience level is the number of flight hours they have. It's not quite like a business, who might be judged by how many years they've been in business. After a flight, recording an hour or so in the logbook is like making an investment.
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