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Free Sporty’s webinar: Flying with Datalink Weather—ADS-B and SiriusXM Tips
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Datalink weather has the potential to make your flying safer and more comfortable - but only if you know how to use it properly.



Video tip: Flying airplanes with retractable landing gear
Many high-performance airplanes feature retractable landing gear that allows them to fly at higher speeds thanks to the reduced drag (and they look cool too). There are new operational considerations to learn when transitioning to this type of airplane, including the best time to raise the gear after takeoff and lower the gear before landing.



Ten airport signs, markings, and lights all pilots should know
Taxiing at larger airports can add new complexities to your flight, especially when visiting an unfamiliar airport for the first time. Here’s a review of ten airport signs, pavement markings and lighting systems you might encounter during ground operations at a busy airport.



Webinar Video: Ask an Air Traffic Controller with Roland Ratliff, Cincinnati Approach
It’s not uncommon for pilots to have some fear of interacting…


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- Ten airport signs, markings, and lights all pilots should know
- Webinar Video: Ask an Air Traffic Controller with Roland Ratliff, Cincinnati Approach