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Have you ever set down and looked at a VFR sectional even a terminal area chart (TAC)? Of course you have. But, have you set down and really looked at a sectional chart? ​ If you look closely at a VFR chart you may notice some symbols that we don’t usually see every day. Keep in mind these symbols may not be shown on your local sectional chart, they may also show up on terminal area charts as well. ​ Let’s take a look at the ones found mostly in the Southwest area of the Unit

Are you a student pilot or a seasoned pilot, but don't get to fly as often? and you are having a hard time trying to pick good VFR checkpoints on a sectional chart for a cross- country flight, especially for the simulated cross country that the examiner will have you do on either your private or commercial pilot check ride? We have all been there, so we put together a few tips to help you out. What is a VFR checkpoint and a VFR waypoint? VFR checkpoints are geographical point

February 2, 2022 Words by Tommy Let's take a moment and meet an LAX Air Traffic Controller and pilot. Tommy - ATC, Pilot Introduce...

October 21, 2021 Words by Red Horse Aviation This flight actually took place a couple of months ago. I had planned a day to fly out to the famous “Airport in the Sky.” Making a dream flight, along with checking a box off on a close family friend’s bucket list, come true! Doug at the controls Doug and his wife Grace have been a close family friends of ours for many years. Earlier this year, Doug had called me and wanted to get some information on flying, what to look for in a

September 28, 2021 Words by Grayson Barrow Let's take a minute and meet with Grayson Barrow. Grayson Barrows with Sarah Brazel of Thomet & Co. Salmon LLC My name is Grayson Barrows and I love my Explore Tee from Red Horse Aviation. I am a third generation fixed-wing and rotor-wing pilot with approximately 3,500 flight hours and have owned several airplanes and helicopters over the past 15-years. I grew up on an airport started by my Grandparents in 1947 (4N7) located in Green