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Having learned to fly in a J3 Cub, I enjoyed March’s article on no-radio flying, “No Electrics? No Problem!” I did not know then how blessed I was. I also had an excellent pre-solo learning experience.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Pilots are encouraged to practice flying using fundamental visual cues and primary flight references, even with minimal or no instrumentation, to enhance basic flying skills and reduce reliance on electrical systems.
  • A specific iPhone app, "Artificial Horizon" by iAware (costing $0.99), is identified as one that simulates an artificial horizon, utilizing the phone's accelerometer or gyro.
  • A reader suggests that carbon monoxide poisoning from a defective exhaust pipe could be the cause of a reported aircraft accident, drawing parallels to a similar past incident.
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Having learned to fly in a J3 Cub, I enjoyed March’s article on no-radio flying, “No Electrics? No Problem!” I did not know then how blessed I was. I also had an excellent pre-solo learning experience.

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