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The Hangar Restaurant, St. Petersburg, FL

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"Beautiful restaurant located on the second floor of the GA terminal building. Food was higher end than most airport restaurants. Nice seating overlooking the airport and surrounding waterfront. There is even seating on a open air deck. I'll be going back. FYI: don't let the airspace around Tampa worry you. The controllers were great." - Submitted by John Pursell

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New Aviation Event - 1st Annual Firehouse Fly-Day, Union, SC - Friday - Sunday, May 21-23, 2021

Visit my website for all of the information and RSVP! An early RSVP will give me the data I need to plan for Parking - Camping - Fuel, Awards and anything else I can think of!

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Restoring a Cessna 172 over four years - David Buyak

This video chronicles the restoration of N3813L Cessna 172G from June 2016- October 2020.

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Lake Lawn airport and Resort, Delavan, WI

"Wonderful Resort across the street from the airport at C59 Which the resort owns. Call manager STEVE CARSON @ 262-728-7950 for airport information. Great Buffet!" - Submitted by Kim Frizzell.

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UFO over American & United Engine Blows Up, & Who Flew Warrior Inverted? - Taking Off

American Airlines 2292 reports UFO to ATC. United has a full engine failure, shedding cowling parts over neighborhoods. Christy answers the two burning questions about her beloved Wong Warrior being flown inverted. And is it time to remove "Cherokee" and other Native American namesakes from the Piper lineup? Dan reports on this weeks aviation news.

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Right Fork Diner, Edgartown, MA

"Right Fork Diner is open seasonably only. Open each year from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day 7 a.m - 2 p.m. breakfast is served daily 'til 2 and lunch starts at 11. In July and August they are open until sunset. Dine feet away from the runway. Longest grass runway in the United States. Bi-plane and motor glider rides. Aircraft Parking area steps away from famous South Beach. Bus service connects the rest of Martha's Vineyard. This place should be on every pilots bucket list." - Submitted by Don.

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Aerobatics Tips with Patty Wagstaff: How to Fly a Half Cuban Eight in an RV-6 - Sporty's Pilot Shop

Visit https://www.sportys.com/aerobatics to learn more about Patty's Aerobatic courses.

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Bush N Vine, York, SC

"Great grass strip with vegetable / fruit stand at the north end. Park on the north end of the runway and walk to the stand for a fresh strawberry or peach slushy. Plus it's a great place to get strawberries, blackberries, peaches and veggies in season. Traffic uses 122.9" - Submitted by Dennis Scearce.

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Get Smarter: Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Audiobook

Welcome to your instrument instructor in an audiobook. If you don't have the time to read, then just listen and learn because Rod's Instrument Pilot's Handbook is presented in a warm, conversational manner. His tried-and-true method of instruction can be enjoyed during your commute, relaxing at home, or almost anywhere. It allows you to learn in a new, novel and often more efficient manner. Turn wasted freeway time into learning time.

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Fun Destination: Historical Aircraft Squadron, Carroll, OH

"The Historical Aircraft Squadron, Inc. is an all- volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration, display and operation of former military aircraft and related equipment in our hangar/ museum located at the Fairfield County Airport." - Submitted by fav123

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Video: Man Builds Colonial Viper Battlestar Galactica in Garage - Experimental Aircraft Channel

Man Builds Colonial Viper Battlestar Galactica in Garage from Queensland Australia and gives us a garage tour and explanation as to WHY??!

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Fun Destination: Wm 'Tiny' Zehnder Field Airport, Frankenmuth, MI

"We flew into the Frankenmuth, MI - WM 'Tiny' Zehnder Field, 66G, on their nice grass runway. We found out that they had a campground onsite. It is nestled into a wooded area with a picnic table and fire pit at the northeast end of the runway. You can park your airplane near the camping area. Submitted by: Jim Merry Vaughn" - Submitted by Spare Vaughn.

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Video: Didn't Score a Zero! First Attempt to Fly the Sportsman Aerobatic Sequence - FlightChops

Flying the Complete IAC Sportsman Known Sequence!

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Fun Destination: Estes Drive In, Lincoln Missouri, Lincoln, MO

"This airport is a grass strip that is a short walk to several restaurants, including the Estes Drive In, Highway Cafe, a Subway and Past Times Farm and Bakery. There is no fuel at this strip. Warsaw Municipal Airport KRAW is about 4 miles away with paved runway, fuel and a courtesy car that you can call ahead and reserve." - Submitted by Hank Konzelmann.

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Fun Destination: Pilot Destination Update - Brenham Municipal Airport, Brenham, TX

"Restaurant has been closed for many months. Previous owner has moved on. One FBO may try to open diner in late Spring? Fuel prices are very low also." - Submitted by Ken Curtis.

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Video: Van's Aircraft - RV-12iS - Stabilator Attach - VansAircraftBuilders.com

In this video, I'm attaching the Stabilator to the RV-12iS Tailcone.

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Seaplane Paddle Pump debuts
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Plane flips over while taxiing in gusting crosswinds
The pilot's improper crosswind correction during taxi operations in gusting crosswind conditions.

Picture of the Day: A 1940 Funk returns home
Dan Mersel submitted this photo and note: "This 1940 model B75L Funk, N24170, which has now been owned for two years, had been previously restored on the West Coast. The original plan was to fly it to its new home at Sawyer County Airport (KHYR) in Hayward, Wisconsin. Because of its limited range, resulting from a fuel tank with only 13 gallons of useable capacity, and due to the higher terrain that the flight would have traversed, it was instead disassembled and transported by truck to KHYR. During its restoration, the engine, which was a 75-hp Lycoming G0-145, was upgraded to a Continental C85."

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Researchers may help solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance with a nuclear reactor
Could the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance by solved by neutrons?

Wings of Honor to celebrate Fargo museum’s 20th anniversary
The fundraiser will feature the F4U Corsair, as well as a dinner, speakers and silent auction.

Sporty’s updates Aerobatic Course with Patty Wagstaff
Besides teaching all the basic aerobatic maneuvers, the new course from Sporty's tells you how to get started as an aerobatic pilot, from the legal considerations to preparing physically.

Go-around goes awry
The flight instructor's failure to retract the flaps during an attempted go-around and his failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in a collision with terrain left of the runway.

Picture of the Day: Winter bird
Harry Fenton submitted this photo and note: "Our white Champ resting at Bob Hilbert's airstrip near Marengo, Illinois, after a day of skiplane flying. Some of the best flying of the year is during the middle of the winter with the plane on skis. Landing on frozen lakes and open fields next to farm homes are off-airport fun that can only be experienced during the winter. Despite the cold, if the sun is out, the radiant glow of the sun makes for some 'warm' winter days that only northern people understand."

Flying the Learjet
I felt a certain amount of sadness when I learned that this great airplane that has been an enormous part our aviation history will no longer be manufactured. Bombardier has decided to pull the plug on the Learjet. As a former Learjet pilot, I feel a certain amount of pride knowing I am, in a way, part of that history.

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MH-60R Sensor Operator/Aircrew Instructor (AWR-type)
San Diego, California
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Phenom 300 Lead PIC
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Fixed Wing Pilot - Crescent City, CA
Crescent City, California
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PIC - Type Rated S61 Pilot
Howell, Michigan
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Global Express BD700 PIC
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Program Manager
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SPIFR HAA Pilot Hanover VA
Hanover, Virginia
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ADAIR Pilot/CAFCAS
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Estes Drive In, Lincoln Missouri - Lincoln, MO

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The Final Approach Restaurant - Greencastle, IN

Restaurant, hotel and conference center located on the field. Casual family dining. Serving breakfas...

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The Corsair Cafe - Terre Haute, IN

Restaurant is in the airport terminal. Try one of their signature selections and see what everyone's...

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Located underneath Class B airspace Dallas. GPS WAAS Approaches. PAPI IV to Runway 18 36. Runway...

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WACO Aircraft, manufacturer of 1920's 1930's biplanes now offers a full restaurant, WACO Kitchen! E...

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Great annual fly-in. 2,000' grass strip close to Valparaiso, IN, which has a multitude of great rest...

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Vertical Illusions will pick you up at the airport and take you on an adventure of your lifetime. C...

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Pocono Mountains - Mount Pocono, PA

Flew in for a one-night trip to Camelback Resort Aquatopia water park. Local Enterprise arranged fo...

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My home airport and proud of it. Very friendly and very competent ground staff. Rent a car and dri...

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Cathedrals and Monasteries around Huntingburg - Huntingburg, IN

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2,940 foot grass strip with a short walk to the Drive-In. Indoor/outdoor dining with burgers/tenderl...

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IT'S TIME TO SPEAK UP - Rod Machado

'Hey Rod, tomorrow I'm taking my little airplane out to see what it can do. I'll see ya later...'
Those were the last words I ever heard my best friend speak. I never saw him again. The next day, his newly-assembled ultralight airplane disassembled in flight, for reasons suspected but officially unknown. READ THE BLOG ARTICLE!

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The Forgotten Mechanic - Rod Machado

Here's today's riddle: Name something that all pilots need and use all the time, often don't know by name, and depend on completely for the safety of every flight. The answer isn't obvious, and neither is this person, who frequently remains totally hidden at your local flying school or airport. Need a clue? How about tools, grease and safety wire? I'm speaking of your local aviation mechanic.

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Weber's Law - Rod Machado

If you closed your eyes, held out a cup, and asked someone to gently pour water in it, how much liquid would need to be added before you noticed a change in weight? One drop? Probably not.

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Rod Machado's 40-Hour Private Pilot ELearning Ground School - Rod Machado

Thinking about learning to fly? Do you want to fly for a living? Would you like to refresh your knowledge for your flight review? If so, then the place to start is with Rod Machado's new 40-hour+ private pilot eLearning ground school. This eLearning course prepares you to take the private pilot knowledge exam and provides the foundation of knowledge needed to make your flight training a more enjoyable experience.

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It's a Long Way Down, isn't it? - Rod Machado

Psst! Psst! Come here. Come a little bit closer. I've got something I want to ask you, and I don't want anyone else to hear. Are you afraid of heights? It's probably embarrassing to admit it, but if you're like most other pilots, the answer is Yes.

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Pilots, Poets and Psychologists - Rod Machado

Mention the word poetry to a pilot and he'll act like he's in a hotel fire. He'll think: get low, get down, get out. Admittedly, even I get the heebie-jeebies at the mere mention of haiku (that's Japanese poetry, not the sound of someone sneezing). But poetry is more than cute rhymes with tinkered words. It's an alternate means of learning some of aviation psychology's most important lessons.

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The Prevalence Error - Why We Look But Do Not See - Rod Machado

Recently, I was having a difficult time seeing things that were in plain view. I was even thinking about visiting the Our Lady of Fatima Optometry Center, where their motto is, "If we can't correct your vision, at least you can have one."

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Runway Safety Madness - Tonque N' Cheek - Rod Machado

Nobody moves, nobody gets hurt. That's my new strategy for preventing runway incursions. It's a reasonable plan, given that these events have actually increased since the FAA began seriously collecting statistics on the issue. That's right. Despite the implementation of new rules and airport signage, incursions continue to increase year after year (about a 25% increase since 2013). If I were superstitious I might suggest we stop doing things to reduce runway incursions so that their numbers will decrease to some previous level. Unfortunately the "Don't look at it and it will go away" trick probably won't work here.

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The Stall Horn Fallacy of Stall Prevention - Rod Machado

News flash! The Mona Lisa's eyebrows are missing. That's right. Gone! Some say they were scrubbed off during an early restoration. I suspect they were vaporized when Leonardo had Mona over for a pre-portrait barbecue and he took excessive liberty with the lighter fluid. While I didn't attend a BBQ, my eyebrows are also missing. At least they appeared to disappear as they rose above my forehead in surprise at the FAA's and ACS committee's dumbing-down of standards for commercial pilot certification.

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Be Here Now! - Rod Machado

Over the years, I've seen my grandfather do a number of strange things. One time, while watching football on TV, he sat there yelling at the players. I couldn't help but say, "Grandpa, they can't hear you." He replied, "Oh yeah, that's right, they got their helmets on."

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The Middle-Aged Aviator - Rod Machado

Over the years, I've heard many stories about middle-aged pilots (45-65 years) who gave up flying due to a sudden onset of anxiety. Apparently this wasn't induced by any specific aviation trauma nor inspired by the relatively small and perfectly normal decline of reflexes and mental agility experienced by most middle aged pilots. What in the world might spook a 50-ish pilot into abandoning something he obviously once loved to do?

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Suburi Training - How to Get the Most Out of a Flight Simulator - Rod Machado

The 1984 movie The Karate Kid revealed a rare pedagogical truth of immense value to flight instructors. The movie centers around Daniel, who volunteers to polish the car and sand the deck of his neighbor Mr. Miyagi (a martial arts master).

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