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Pilot Proficiency

FBO Spotlight: Southwestern Aviation (E95)

In our FBO Spotlight series, we’re highlighting FBOs around the country that have received rave reviews from our readers. This latest Spotlight is brought to you by Eric, who recently flew into Benson Municipal Airport in a Cessna 172RG. Here’s what he has to say about the airport’s FBO, Southwestern Aviation. Southwestern Aviation (E95) Benson, […]

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Pilot Proficiency

The Transition to Unleaded Fuel

Last week, the FAA issued a report on its plan to replace 100LL with an unleaded alternative. The goal of the new Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee is to develop a entirely new fuel to replace 100LL. After attending a presentation at Santa Monica’s Museum of Flying this weekend, I’m wondering why. The presentation […]

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Pilot Proficiency

FBO Spotlight: Aero Maintenance Flight Center (KVUO)

In our FBO Spotlight series, we’re highlighting FBOs around the country that have received rave reviews from our readers. This latest Spotlight is brought to you by Fred Clark, who has rented both a Cessna 172 and 152 from Aero Maintenance Flight Center at Pearson Air Field. Here’s what he has to say about the […]

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Pilot Proficiency

FBO Spotlight: Johnson Aviation (KTNU)

In our FBO Spotlight series, we’re highlighting FBOs around the country that have received rave reviews from our readers. This latest Spotlight is brought to you by Ken Henze, who recently flew into Newton Municipal Airport in a Cessna 172. Here’s what he has to say about the airport’s FBO, Johnson Aviation: Johnson Aviation (KTNU) […]

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Pilot Proficiency

The 180-Degree Power-off Approach

One maneuver that has been added to the practical test standards since I earned my commercial and instructor certificates at the beginning of the millennium is the power-off 180-degree accuracy approach and landing. While this maneuver is not a part of the private or sport pilot curricula, it is a maneuver that is worthwhile for […]

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Pilot Proficiency

Gear Up: Learning the Learjet

It has been eight months now since the ink dried on my ATP and Learjet type rating, and I am just now getting my feet damp. Though I had some wonderful introductory flights in Elite Air’s Lear 31A this past summer, it hasn’t been until a recent spate of trips that I have really gotten […]

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Training and Proficiency

Pass Your Check Ride

Every time you train for a new pilot rating you’re faced with a check ride — an event that can cause the blood pressure to rise even in the best of pilots. After being grilled for hours about your knowledge pertaining to the rating you’re attempting to achieve, you’re expected to perform precision maneuvers under […]

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Pilot Proficiency

FBO Spotlight: Lake Texoma Jet Center (KGYI)

In our FBO Spotlight series, we’re highlighting FBOs around the country that have received rave reviews from our readers. This latest Spotlight is brought to you by Jeff Wallach, who has frequently made stops at North Texas Regional Airport in a Cessna 172RG. Here’s what he has to say about the airport’s FBO, Lake Texoma […]

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Pilot Proficiency

FBO Spotlight: Burns Municipal Airport (KBNO)

In our FBO Spotlight series, we’re highlighting FBOs around the country that have received rave reviews from our readers. This latest Spotlight is brought to you by Dr. Bob Larkin, who recently made a stop at Burns Municipal Airport in a Cessna 172 Cutlass. Here’s what he has to say about the experience. Burns Municipal […]

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Training and Proficiency

Back to School: The Commercial Multi-Engine Rating

I’ve always been intrigued by accelerated flight training courses that promise to add on the next rating or certificate in a fixed number of days for a set price. Maybe it’s because the concept is so far removed from how I learned to fly back in the 1980s. At the local grass strip where I […]

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