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Top 10 Flying Tips of 2015

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Key Takeaways:

  • Prioritize safety by mastering emergency procedures like spiral dive recovery and understanding aerodynamics to prevent loss of control, especially during critical flight phases like takeoff and landing in adverse conditions.
  • Employ optimized flight techniques, such as choosing cruise climb speeds for enhanced safety and visibility, and utilizing methods for accurately judging VFR cloud distances and handling strong crosswinds.
  • Practice diligent post-flight aircraft care and checks, including engine runups to identify potential issues and venting the engine to prevent corrosion.
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As we make our resolutions for the new year, vowing to shed bad habits and start fresh, one of the things we will want to continue to carry with us is the knowledge we have gained and lessons learned over the year to remind us of how to be the best and safest pilots possible. With these top 10 tips, as selected by what was the most read this year, no matter what level your skills are at, they are sure to offer a head start for improving your flying techniques in 2016.

FLYING Staff

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