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THE PILOTS JOURNAL
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Avoid These 6 Preflight Mistakes
Flying can be an exciting experience, but safety should always come first. Are you sure you're fully prepared before taking off...

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Top 14 Pilot Essentials
Pilot essentials may include a flashlight, sunglasses, headset, water, snacks, first aid kit, emergency equipment, proper identification...

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What is a Squall Line?
Have you ever heard the term "squall line" and wondered what exactly it means? Weather jargon can be confusing, but understanding what a...


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Difference between a CTAF and UNICOM
CTAF and UNICOM frequencies are misunderstood by pilots. In this article we will break each one down an explain the differences. What is...

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Rarely Noticed VFR Chart Symbols
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...

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NATIONAL SECURITY AREA
As pilots, we are always learning rather it’s something new that just came out from the FAA (regulations, Airworthiness Directives,...


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CHOOSING THE BEST CROSS-COUNTRY VFR CHECKPOINT's
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...


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NON-Pilot Passenger Briefing
Let’s set a couple of rules before we go flying. 1. Get in and shut the Hell Up! 2. Sorry we don’t have inflight services. 3. Just...


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Losing Pressure
October 5, 2022 Words by David Smith (CEO) This story happened a few years ago. PA-28 Piper Arrow It was the day before Thanksgiving, I...

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