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“Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the finest computers on the market today. It is well designed to assist you in solving the planing and navigating problems associated with … Continue reading Mastering the Mechanical E6B in 20 Minutes
Those wishing to start flight training are often overwhelmed by the plethora of books and resources available on the topic. I am often asked for book recommendations from my students … Continue reading Book Selection – The Best and Only Sources You Need
I made this post to help those who are having trouble landing a light general aviation aircraft. This post is not designed to teach someone who has no landing experience … Continue reading How to Refine your Landing Technique
This post focuses the aerodynamics of level flight. There are plenty of references out there on this topic, however many of them are either way too complicated; requiring a doctorate … Continue reading Angle of attack: A Journey From Zero Lift to Stall
Wind significantly affects an aircraft in flight. Because aircraft fly suspended in the atmosphere, movement of air will ultimately cause movement of the aircraft in the same direction. This forces … Continue reading How to Manage Risk on High Wind Landings
One of the first things a new flight student learns on their very first day of flight training is the procedure for performing magneto checks. Basically, you are told to … Continue reading MAG Checks Demystified
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