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Were You Inspired by Top Gun?

It’s been nearly 40 years since Top Gun was released, triggering the world to feel a “need for speed.” The movie, according to the U.S. Navy, spawned a surge of interest among those seeking to become pilots, but the effects rippled beyond the military and across all facets of flying, including general aviation. Now, four […]

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Why is everyone so afraid of stalls and spins?

Ever since British pilot Wilfred Parke inadvertently entered and recovered from the first recorded spin in 1912, pilots have been intrigued and simultaneously scared of stalls and spins. But why? Understanding what a stall is, how it develops into a spin, and how the pilot can recover from either event will reduce any apprehension you […]

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