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Here Comes The Sun

Here Comes The Sun

A FEW MONTHS AGO, I DECIDED TO BUY A NEW PAIR OF SUNGLASSES. RATHER THAN JUST TRY ON A PAIR AND BUY THEM, I RESEARCHED ALL THE NUMBERS AND ABBREVIATIONS FEATURED ON THE TAGS. THIS TURNED OUT TO BE HIGHLY EDUCATIONAL. HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS AND SOME INFORMATION I
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importance of a spin endorsement

The Importance of a Spin Endorsement

From the beginning stages of our private pilot training, we know that a spin is an aggravated stall condition. During their training, the pictures shown to private pilot candidates in various publications generally show the airplane following a downward corkscrew path. Even worse, many of these pictures show the
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Why the Double I? A Look at the Value of the CFI-I

There are various reasons why people become pilots, and likewise, there are various reasons why pilots become flight instructors. However, there are a few reasons why flight instructors don’t become instrument instructors, and that is mainly due to a lack of understanding. That understanding is how much better you
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weather briefings

How To Obtain More Useful Weather Briefings

Collecting weather data for a planned flight must begin before the normal pre-departure briefing. It can be helpful to begin paying attention to TV weather broadcasts a day or two before your flight to understand where high and low-pressure areas will be, as well as the location and movement
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Sallie Mae® Airline Career Loan

What Does Fast Track Really Mean?

If you are familiar with the aviation industry or are new and looking to get involved, you may have come across the term “fast track.” It is a phrase used to allure potential pilots by promising a rapid progression from zero flight experience to becoming an airline pilot. But
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Don't Let Glass Be Your Crutch

Don’t Let Glass Be Your Crutch

Glass Cockpits first entered service with the military in the late 60s and early 70s. These consisted of a multi-function display in the F-111. By the late 70s and early 80s, NASA primarily used electronic flight displays on many platforms to enhance situational awareness. By the 1990s, LCD panels
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start your aviation career

Now is a good time to start your career in aviation

You’ve heard me say this many times before, but there has never been a better time to start your flight training! If you’ve been thinking about starting, don’t procrastinate. Here is a short list of why you should start right now: Airlines are hiring. Beginning in 2020, with the
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Tips For Flying At Night

Tips For Flying At Night

Now that daylight savings time is over, night flying is much more in play. Even if you are not planning a night flight, unexpected delays can easily push a day flight into the night. While flying at night can be a very enjoyable experience, it requires a few additional
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understanding air traffic control

Understanding Air Traffic Control

The airspace in the United States is the most complex in the world. There are anywhere between 8,000 and 13,000 aircraft in the air at any given time in the United States. Yes, close to 100,000 flights take off and land in the U.S. on any given day. In
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