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THE PILOTS JOURNAL
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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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Let's Meet an LAX Air Traffic Controller
February 2, 2022 Words by Tommy Let's take a moment and meet an LAX Air Traffic Controller and pilot. Tommy - ATC, Pilot Introduce...
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The Dangers of Aircraft Icing
Photo By: Shelby V. Icing is one of the most dangerous things in aviation, it causes an increase in drag and weight, while decreasing...
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Let's Meet Lucy
January 4, 2022 Words by Lucy Let's take a moment and meet this very wonderful lady, pilot, and now CFI, Lucy. Lucy - CFI Where did you...
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METAR's from Around the World
Have you been interested to see what METARs from around the world look like? We’ve listed a few METARs below including links to view...
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The Five Types of Fog
Fog is another type of cloud that is on or near the surface. It can be difficult for pilots by causing icing or IFR conditions. Fog is...
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IM SAFE
I'M SAFE Checklist Am I Good to Go Fly? Illness - Am I, or do I feel sick? Congested, Cold, Flu, Allergies, etc. Being sick and going...
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