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Article: Sweet Dreams

If the NTSB had its way, the FAA would be gauging whether or not you’re having sweet dreams and sleeping through the night cuddled up with your teddy bear. ...

Also labeled: Accident Statistics, Columns, FAA Regulations, Features, Flight Hazards, In-Flight Emergencies, NTSB Reports, People and Places, Pilot Talk, Safety, Weather Flying, Weather Skills

Article: The Checkride Chronicles

Who’s the judge beside you in the cockpit, deciding whether you’re worthy of receiving aviation’s highest honor (a license to learn)? Hopefully, it’s someone who’ll make your entry into the world of aviation less than turbulent.

Also labeled: Advanced Ratings, FAA Regulations, Flight Training, Getting Your License, Learn To Fly, Learning Center, People and Places, Pilot Skills

Article: The Steve Fossett Accident

The NTSB says the probable cause of the 2007 crash of adventurer Steve Fossett was an inadvertent encounter with downdrafts above mountainous terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the Bellanca Super Decathlon he was flying. Downdrafts,...

Also labeled: Accident Statistics, Columns, Features, In-Flight Emergencies, NTSB Reports, People and Places, Weather Flying, Weather Skills

Article: Formation Flying! Part II

Formation flying is a dangerous and, for me, compellingly beautiful and engaging experience. Formation flying is a dangerous and, for...

Also labeled: Aerobatics, Air Shows, Decision Making, Features, Flight Hazards, Flying Skills, Journeys, Learning Center, People and Places, Pilot Skills, Safety

Article: The Go/No-Go Decision In Winter

It had been a long day. It...

Also labeled: Decision Making, Flight Hazards, Flying Skills, Maintenance, Navigation, Pilot Skills, Weather Skills, Winter Weather

Article: Flight Planning In The Real World

Also labeled: Decision Making, Flight Hazards, Learning Center, Pilot Skills, Safety
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