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If an automated surface observation system does not have a lightning sensor in the array, it may still report lightning.
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Every five years, such decisions are based on how much the Earth’s magnetic field changes.
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The requirement for light sport aircraft is a maximum gross weight of no more than 1,320 pounds for land-based aircraft.
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Flight experience needs to be documented but not necessarily in the pilot logbook.
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Airplanes use two types of control-surface balance: aerodynamic and mass.
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When renting an aircraft, there are certain things you should be looking for in maintenance records.
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If you have assets to protect, then insurance is a good idea.
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From year to year there may be a stark contrast in where severe weather strikes, especially thunderstorms that produce tornadoes.
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The answer to this question can appear to be complicated unless you enjoy reading FAA regulations for amusement.
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Here's why many pilots carry handheld radios in their flight bag.
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