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NBAA scholarship deadline approaching
Apply by July 30, 2022
The NBAA Charities scholarship program,…
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Webinar Video: Tailwheel and Backcountry Flying Tips, with Patty Wagstaff
Interested in earning a tailwheel endorsement, or exploring the exciting world of backcountry flying? Enjoy this free webinar video with Patty Wagstaff.
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Best Glide Speed – Keep It Simple or Extract the Most Performance?
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As a student pilot, before you even solo, your flight instructor will teach you the basic concept behind a speed known as Best Glide Speed. You will likely be taught that this is a speed that will allow you to cover the most distance in gliding flight. As expressed by many instructors and examiners, your Private Pilot certificate is a license to learn. Now that you have reached this milestone, it is time to go beyond the basics.
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New animation added to Runway Safety Simulator 2.0
The FAA's Runway Safety Simulator Tool was recently updated for a more modern look and feel along with some enhanced functionality.
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Three exciting flight simulator stories we’re following
The last two years have witnessed a flurry of interest in the flight simulation realm, thanks mainly to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
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Sporty’s webinar video: Flying with Datalink Weather—ADS-B and SiriusXM Tips
Datalink weather has the potential to make your flying safer and more comfortable - but only if you know how to use it properly.