Jay Hopkins

Learning to abandon a risky approach early.
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While cockpits continue to become more technologically advanced, it's still important to teach the basics.
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The answer to the debate between the virtues of hand flying and using the autopilot lies somewhere in the middle.
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A veteran aviator gets back to his roots.
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What to do about the lack of interest in aviation among the young.
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If your fuel level starts to become a problem, don't hesitate to declare an emergency.
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How to keep an eye out for the telltale signs of groupthink, and why doing so is key to becoming a safer pilot.
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Recognizing and avoiding confirmation bias could save your life.
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Sometimes all it takes for a fatal aircraft accident is one critical mistake.
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How one non-instrument-rated pilot slipped into flying in IMC.
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