So You Want to Fly

We sat down with National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Scott Entrekin of the Boulder,...

Give your brakes a break!

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Have you ever been cleared for takeoff with another airplane on the runway? How would you handle...

Having trouble with the basic principles of airspace?

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Contrary to popular belief, you can’t just throw your stick and rudders back and forth below...

Here’s how to fly it…

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You’re high on the glideslope. How do you correct? Do you pitch down, or do you reduce...

A functional autopilot in solid IMC takes work off your shoulders. To do it well, use these 10...

Flying with a dirty windshield is much more than an inconvenience. It can be downright...

There’s a lot you’ll learn from pilots who have flown commercially for...

Do you really know your navaids?

We’ve all seen circling minimums published on regular approach charts. But have you ever...

If something isn’t working out, don’t be afraid to go around and try again.

How much do you know airport markings?

Crosswind on takeoff might not seem like that big of a deal. But if you don’t add in...

Optical illusions can significantly affect your ability to fly safely. Here’s what every...

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Your plane creates interference drag every time you fly. But what exactly is it? Here’s what...

You use your radio for every flight, but did you know this?

How much do you really know about aerodyanmics?

When ATC gives you a “pilot’s discretion” descent under IFR, how do you plan for...

Traffic patterns are designed with specific procedures for a reason. Here’s what can happen...

Forecasts are excellent tools for being able to pinpoint mountain wave activity. Here’s how...

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We’ve all done it. You apply back pressure and start your flare. The runway below you...

Before you key the mic…

See how many of these terms from the Pilot/Controller Glossary you can get right…

Visual approaches are usually simple. But what if you’re flying a visual approach under IFR...

Here are some habits that VFR pilots can pick up even before they become IFR certified.

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If you’re a pilot, you’ve probably used Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)...

All of us have made these mistakes…

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Whether you’re a new student or an experienced pilot, here are tips you can use for flying...

Ailerons do a lot more than help airplanes turn. Here are some important aerodynamic principles...

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If you’ve ever flown an airplane at max gross weight, you’ve definitely noticed a...

Slightly high on final? Use these strategies to re-stabilize your final descent to landing.

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Has someone ever told you to avoid flying in the yellow arc? In many airplanes, it’s not an...

If you’ve taken instrument training, you probably know that you need three things to land on...

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