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Flying Hawaii - AOPALive

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Exploring the Hawaiian islands by general aviation.

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Don't Do This On Preflight - Flight Training - MzeroA Flight Training

Preflight is a very important part of any flight. In this weeks video we are reviewing some very important preflight procedures with Joel and Bob. Watch to see three things you're doing that shouldn't be on preflight. A Good Pilot Is Always Learning!

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Fun Place to Fly Update! Cape May NJ/NAS Wildwood, KHGR, MD

"Nice Airport, and good Diner on the field. Flight Deck Diner. Standard fare- and good- no complaints. Also NAS Museum on field. Beach/boardwalk approx 7 mi away. Note- FBO won't FS fuel on the museum property - only outside the white line box in front of the large NAS Hangar. Or at FBO. Don't believe overnight parking is allowed on the Museum ramp either. https://www.flightlevelaviation.com/" - Submitted by DW.
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Landing in the wind. And Aviation Origin Stories. - Cory Robin

Cory and Troy go flying on a rather windy day. And they talk about what got them interested in aviation.

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The Birth of The MONSTER CUB - Trent Palmer

Congrats to Baja Joe and Monte, its one beautiful plane you guys have built!

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New Aviation Event - Pancake Fly-In, Homebuilt Show, Sherman, TX - Saturday, Apr 4, 2020

Mark your calendars for Saturday April 4, as we will be hosting an EAA 323 Pancake Fly-In, Featuring Best in Show Award for Best Homebuilt at Sherman Municipal Airport. Bring any aircraft in you want - even ultralights! We will be handing out a trophy for Best of Show, with our very own Pam, Adam, Phil, and Frank volunteering to be judges! Eligibility requirements: 1. Any homebuilt with an Experimental certificate is eligible to participate in the competition. 2. You must arrive by 10am to be in the competition.

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New Aviation Event - Weekend Private Pilot Ground School, Mooresville, NC - Saturday - Sunday, Mar 28-29, 2020

Our weekend private pilot ground school course is an accelerated offering of our evening ground school-the same material just in a full day weekend sitting. We will meet from 10AM to 4PM on March 28, 29, April 4 and 5. Plan to attend all 4 days of class to ensure you will pass your final exam with the FAA. Lunch will be provided and all of the materials that you will need for the course. Once you sign up for the course, we will email you an easy to pay invoice and we'll ensure you have the supplies for your first day of class! Course Syllabus Airplane and Aerodynamics Airplane Instruments, Engines, and Systems Airports, Air Traffic Control, and Airspace Federal Aviation Regulations Airplane Performance Weight and Balance Aeromedical Factors and Aeronautical Decision Making Aviation Weather Aviation Weather Services Navigation: Charts and Publications Navigation Systems Cross-country Flight Planning

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Small Airplane in BAD TURBULENCE! - Cory Robin

Watch Cory get crazy kicked around by the wind!

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Flying Legends 2020 Trailer - Flying Legends Official

Sit back and ... TURN UP ... the volume. The 2020 Flying Legends Airshow Trailer with NO background music! The Flying Legends Airshow, IWM Duxford 11 - 12 July 2020.

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New Aviation Event - Texas Hatz Annual Fly-In, Sequin, TX - Saturday - Sunday, May 2-3, 2020

The 2020, 1st Annual Hatz Texas Fly-In gathering is planned for Saturday May 2nd at the Old Kingsbury Aerodrome 85TE near Sequin, Texas. Our gathering is scheduled to coincide with the Old Kingsbury Aerodrome Pioneer of Flight Museum Spring Wings Wheels Fly-In.

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Pilot Destination Update - Newlon Field I41, Lesage, WV

"I've flown into this stirp years ago and, after 18yrs out of the seat, I was amazed to not only find a lot of activity now but also one of the best restaurants anywhere in the entire Mid Ohio Valley. Excellent food and seafood you won't find on any other menu around." - Submitted by John Stone.
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Pilot Destination Update - Lamberts Cafe, Sikeston, MO

"They now take credit cards." - Submitted by Justin.
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Pilot Destination Update - Preston Aviation, Stearman Flight School, Winter Haven, FL

"Took the Stearman Training with Tim Preston. Great experience and learning the history of the Stearman was a bonus. Recommend highly." - Submitted by Jim Crawford.
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Backcountry Runway at an Abandoned Mine - Matt Guthmiller

Flying in Alaska continues to stun at every turn, but we finally experience it up close via an awesome bush runway to explore an abandoned mine, and end up shooting an unexpected circling approach to minimums at 4am.

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STOL Demo and Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop at Deland Sport Aviation Showcase - WhitleyVideos

HD video of a STOL demonstration with planes from Just Aircraft, Skyreach Aircraft and Zenith Aircraft. Also, a view of builders in a Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop completing hands-on training assembling the rudder of a CH750 Zenith aircraft.

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Cape May NJ/NAS Wildwood - KHGR, MD

Nice Airport, and good Diner on the field. Flight Deck Diner. Standard fare- and good- no complain...

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Minden-Tahoe Airport - Minden, Nevada, NV

Scenic view of Lake Tahoe when approaching Minden-Tahoe Airport KMEV and best little breakfast/lunch...

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Fremont Airport Fremont Flight Academy - Fremont, OH

The Fremont Airport has been family owned and operated since it opened in 1963 and is one of the lar...

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Steamboat Bills Restaurant - Lake Charles, LA

Land at Chennault Airport in Lake Charles. Park at the FBO and either use the FBO courtesy car or c...

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Preston Aviation - Tailwheel Flight School - Winter Haven, FL

A great destination for some fun flight training and good food! Tailwheel and Seaplane Training!...

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Angel Fire Resort - Skiing Golf within 3 miles of the airport - Angel Fire, NM

If you are here in the Winter, Angel Fire Resort is a medium sized ski resort 2 miles away that will...

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King Buffet - Jennings, LA

Fly into 3R7 Jennings, LA and taxi to the northeast parking ramp next door to Motel 6. Walk through ...

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Fort Buhlow Recreation Area - Pineville, LA

My wife and I try to look for fly in destinations that incorporate flying and excercise. Buhlow...

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Thaden Field - Bentonville, AR

A jumping off point for adventure, the portal to backcountry, a basecamp: Thaden Field, ICAO Identif...

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Flight to Sulphur Springs, Texas. EAA Fly-in for Food! - FunPlacesToFly.com

Ranger Airfield Flyin 2019 - WOW! So many Airplanes! - FunPlacesToFly.com

EAA Chapter 323 Pancake Fly in - Warbirds and Van's RVs - FunPlacesToFly.com

Texas Antique Airplane Fly-in - Gainesville, Texas - FunPlacesToFly.com

TOP FUN In a SportCruiser Aircraft - FunPlacesToFly.com

EAA Chapter 323 and Cavanaugh Flight Museum Warbird Rides Day! - FunPlacesToFly.com

Flying! A High like none other! - FunPlacesToFly.com

GoPro - We've come a long way - Hero 4 / Hero 7 Compare - FunPlacesToFly.com

MyPilotPro Aircraft Swivel Camera Mount for GoPro, Garmin Virb and More! - FunPlacesToFly.com

The Making of a Legend - The Legend Cub - FunPlacesToFly.com

Flight to Sulphur Springs and a Tour of the Legend Aircraft Co. - FunPlacesToFly.com

uAvionix skyBeacon ADS-B Install on a Cessna 172 - FunPlacesToFly.com

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RV-12iS Project Update - Vertical Stabilizer - Part 1 - VansAircraftBuilders.com

Aircraft Propeller Adapter for V8 Auto Engines - DEMO Run! - VansAircraftBuilders.com

GoPros & Grass Strips - Fun in a Cessna 172 - in 4K! - VansAircraftBuilders.com

Van's Aircraft RV-12iS - Milwaukee M12 Cordless Riveter Gun for Pop Rivets - VansAircraftBuilders.com

Van's Aircraft RV-12iS - Organization Labeling for Parts Cabinet - VansAircraftBuilders.com

Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Tail Kit Inventory - VansAircraftBuilders.com

Soundproofing a Compressor - Van's Aircraft Builders - VansAircraftBuilders.com

Vans Aircraft RV-12iS Unboxing - VansAircraftBuilders.com

TOP FUN in an RV-7A from Van's Aircraft! - VansAircraftBuilders.com

Van's RV's and Warbirds - VansAircraftBuilders.com

EAA Chapter 323 Pancake Fly in - Warbirds and Van's RVs - FunPlacesToFly.com

Van's RV Aircraft at Gainesville Fly-in - Great Paint Schemes! Volume 3 - VansAircraftBuilders.com

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Aviation News From GAN
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Third generation takes the helm at Wipaire
Charlie replaces his father, Bob, who is now in semi-retirement.

Replacement airboxes for Cessna 180, 182 and 188 PMA’d
The airbox is certified for use on Cessna 180s produced since 1960 (C through K), Cessna 182s produced from 1959 through 1986 (B through R), and Cessna 188s produced from 1966 through 1975 (through B).

Pilot seriously injured after fuel exhaustion leads to crash
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring and his decision to take off with an unverified amount of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent impact with trees during an attempted fo

Picture of the Day: Lake approach
Joe McMurray submitted the following photo and note: “Turn final in a Carbon Cub on floats.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature ...

Florida’s newest pilot
Mateo dreams of being an airline pilot one day.

Safety guidelines updated for winter flying for VLJ and TAA pilots
"The NTSB tasked NBAA with developing enhanced training guidelines related to risk management in winter operations."

Sporty’s puts out call for entries for writing competition
Deadline to send in your story is March 3.

How much did you pay for your practical tests?
Have changes in the FAA practical testing process changed the prices on those tests?

RV-4 crashes after engine quits
Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

Picture of the Day: A true warbird
CDR Michael Graves USN Ret. submitted the following photo and note: “A true warbird of World War II. This aircraft served with the USN and Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946 at MCAAS/NAS Mojave. She is just one of a handful of the 100 Navy HE/AE1s delivered to the US Navy from 1942-1942 that remain. ...

Aviation Blogs!

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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BAD INSTRUCTORS: HOW THEY BEHAVE AND WHY YOU SHOULD KNOW - Rod Machado

Rod Machado - "I'm curious about your experience with bad flight instructors and hope you'll add to this blog with your comments. Of course, most flight instructors do a fantastic job. I just can't say that LOUD enough: Most flight instructors do a fantastic job. But not all do! And when they don't, they cause a lot of damage to the flight training industry."

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A wide assortment of tools necessary for building an Experimental Aircraft Click HERE!

Classic 100% cotton Fun Places To Fly T-Shirts! Click HERE!

Help for the RV Aircraft Homebuilder! Articles, Resources, and Videos! Click HERE!

Video creation for your Groups, Events or Businesses. Click HERE!

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Aviation News From GAN (General Aviation News Feed)

All the Destinations listed were provided by visitors to our website.
Add a Place to Fly!

All Aviation Events entries are made by visitors to our website.
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Fun Places to Fly! Airshows, Aviation Events, Special Features and MORE!
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Flight Training with Rod Machado. Learn to Fly. Improve your Skills!
Click HERE!

We'll show you how to get the best shots from your GoPro!
Click HERE!

Airport information and locations, runways, frequencies and more!
Click HERE!

Pilot Stuff! Cool Supplies, Gifts, Avionics, Action Cameras and Accessories.
Click HERE!

A wide assortment of tools necessary for building an Experimental Aircraft
Click HERE!

Classic 100% cotton Fun Places To Fly T-Shirts!
Click HERE!

Help for the RV Aircraft Homebuilder! Articles, Resources, and Videos!
Click HERE!

Video creation for your Groups, Events or Businesses.
Click HERE!

Beautiful Aviation related photos from all over!
Click HERE!

Aviation News From GAN
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