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Featured Fun Place to FLY! The Airport Cafe, Urbana, OH

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"Good food, homemade pies & cakes, cheap prices. Come down from the sky for a piece of pie!" - Submitted by Bob Huber.
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Slow Flight Down The Runway - MzeroA Flight Training

In the month of August, we will review tips to help you improve your landings. The first video in this series is Slow Flight Down The Runway.

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RV-10 Fuselage - 51% rule explained - Jason Ellis

In this video I go through and explain the 51% rule as I understand it and then go on to work on the skins.

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ArticAir Portable Cooler Review - Taking Off

This video shows real world how it's designed to work.

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6 Questions That Reveal Your Perfect Airplane (Mine Was a Cessna 182) - Airplane Academy

Airplane Academy - Buying my first airplane seemed like a pretty ambiguous task until I was given the advice to determine what average MISSION I would need the airplane to accomplish. Once I understood this idea and was able to forecast my average mission, picking out an airplane became a lot easier and I've been incredibly happy and blessed with my Cessna 182.

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Lake Adventure (Renegade) - Amy White

An amazing day condensed into about 5 minutes.

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Steve Henry 6 FOOT takeoff in a Highlander - Steve Henry

Wild West Aircraft/ Just Aircraft Highlander with Edge Performance EPeX Yamaha power landing and taking off short!

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MY NEW PLANE!!! - Walkaround and Flight in Woodstock the GlaStar! - Amy White

Amy wanted to make this video for the curious souls that may want to see more of the GlaStar. First, some up close video of the Star and then a fun little flight to note some of the initial performance and handling characteristics.

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New Photo Added - Runways Restaurant, Hagerstown, MD

"Crabcake at Runways!" - Submitted by Michael A. Marra.
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Learning to Fly a Crop Duster - AOPALive

Low-level maneuvering, close proximity to trees and power lines - ag flying is not for the fainthearted. Eagle Vistas' Randy and Beverly Berry make it their mission to improve training for pilots eying this particular career track.

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Carb ICE, FUEL Problems, Thunderstorms - STRESSFUL Flight! - Aviation101

Join Aviation101 on a flight from Orlando to North Carolina.

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LOW LEVEL FORMATION FLIGHT Down the Valley - Missionary Bush Pilot

Join us on this flight of two formation flying down the valleys in Papua New Guinea to Nadzab airport. We rarely ever fly to the same location with our aircraft, but on today, we thought it would be fun to fly in formation on this 35 min flight in PNG.

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What It's Like To Fly An EMPTY Jet - Swayne Martin

Filmed in partnership with Coradine Aviation - LogTen Pro, who made this production possible. As an airline pilot, I occasionally get the chance to fly empty repositioning flights. There are big operational differences and special flying techniques used when the jet is empty. I love a plane full of passengers, but it's pretty cool to see how this jet takes off like a rocket when it's light and empty. If you've ever wanted to become an airline pilot, flying empty legs is something you should look forward to!

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Armless Pilot Celebrates ADA Anniversary in Flight - AOPALive

Pilot Jessica Cox went flying with retired Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Real Pilot Story: Powerless Over Paris - Air Safety Institute

An instrument rated, commercial pilot flying through thick IMC at night experiences a full electrical failure. Through creativity and some rule breaking, air traffic controllers are able to get in contact with him, but will he be able to find the airport and land in the current conditions? Hear the story first hand from the pilot and controllers involved.

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Victorian Rose Garden Bed Breakfast - Algonquin, IL

A great place to stay, just 4 miles south of Lake in the Hills airport. In the quaint village of Alg...

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Madison Fly In and Stay - Madison, IN

Madison Fly In and Stay! The airport is 10 minutes from the beautiful historic district of Madi...

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Air Ventures Rhode Island - Providence, RI

All aviators are welcome to fly into our awesome non-towered airport, North Central State Airport! W...

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Fly-In Vacation Home - Monkey Island, Grand Lake OK - Afton, OK

Fly-In or drive-in to enjoy this delightful Grand Lake home on popular Monkey Island. This captivati...

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LOUISE at Thaden Field - Bentonville, AR

LOUISE is a modern all-day cafe in Thaden Fieldhouse that serves diner-style breakfast, brunch, lunc...

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Another Nice Breakfast Spot at KRCR - Rochester, IN

We flew to KRCR to visit Lighthouse Kitchen for breakfast on 6/14/20 but it was closed that day. A q...

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Daniel Field - Augusta, GA

Fly into Daniel Field in Augusta GA and get an excellent view of the Augusta National Golf Club, hom...

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Frisch's Big Boy and Butler County Warbirds - Middletown, OH

After landing taxi down to Butler County Warbirds. Walk across the street and enjoy a nice meal at F...

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Horseshoe Bend Airport - Horseshoe Bend, AR

Walking distance to Horseshoe Brew and Cindy's Dinner Bell...

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Our Aircraft Partnership During COVID-19 - FunPlacesToFly.com

Name that Plane! - What is it? Texoma Aero Club - FunPlacesToFly.com

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

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Vans RV-12iS Horizontal Stabilizer Construction: Vlog #1 - VansAircraftBuilders.com

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EAA Chapter 323 - Steve Riffe's RV-8 from Van's Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com

EAA Chapter 323 - Frank Connery's RV-14A from Van's Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com

RV-12iS Project Update - Vertical Stabilizer - Part 2 - VansAircraftBuilders.com

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

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Pilot intentionally crashes into his home
Probable cause: The pilot's intentional flight into his residence.

Picture of the Day: 360 overhead approaches
William Hunt submitted this photo and note: “ForeFlight captured this image when I was practicing 360 overhead approaches in a Piper Archer from 3,000 feet into the Miami University Airport near Oxford, Ohio. This was a much better exercise than a standard 180 power off approach.” Would you like to have your photo featured as ...

Sometimes I forget
The checklist is our friend. But it only works if we use it.

Drones: Here for good, and for good
For those who wish drones would just go away, I believe it best to come around to understanding that drones will forever be part of our ecosystem.

Cirrus launches VisionAir ownership program
The new program provides "a direct pathway to complete ownership" that allows "customers to enjoy all of the benefits of personal aviation" while Cirrus takes care of the details.

Applications open for bizav scholarships
Deadline to apply is Oct. 1.

Pilot crashes after engine cowling opens on takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after being startled and distracted when the engine cowling opened during takeoff, which led to a subsequent impact with terrain.

Picture of the Day: Let the sun shine
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a short note: “My husband and 11-year-old son came back from a little lesson in our 1946 Champ. I couldn't resist the sun shining through the window.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. ...

New portable autopilot could save lives
The PortaPilot incorporates its own inertial platform Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS) and is therefore independent of aircraft instruments, making it a great backup in various emergency situations.

Pilots who volunteer wanted for research study
What motivates pilots to volunteer for humanitarian missions?

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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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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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How Far is that Airport?
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All the Destinations listed were provided 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!
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We'll show you how to get the best shots from your GoPro!
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Airport information and locations, runways, frequencies and more!
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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!
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Help for the RV Aircraft Homebuilder! Articles, Resources, and Videos!
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Video creation for your Groups, Events or Businesses.
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Beautiful Aviation related photos from all over!
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Aviation News From GAN
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