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New Aviation Event - Missouri vs. Florida SEC Football Game, Jefferson City, MO - Saturday, Nov 4, 2017
Jefferson City Memorial Airport KJEF, Mid-Missouri's GA FRIENDLY Airport, welcomes all who wish to fly in to our community for the Missouri vs. Florida SEC Football Game on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Conveniently located just 30-minutes drive from Downtown Columbia, and only 2-miles from Downtown Jefferson City, which was recently voted America's Most Beautiful Small Town!

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Boeing YL-15 - Defying Physics - EAA

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Boeing built two XL-15s as proof of concept prototypes and then 10 YL-15s for evaluation as they competed for the U.S. Army Air Forces (which quickly became the U.S. Air Force) contract for a new L-bird, a liaison aircraft.

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S Turns Across a Road - Ground Reference Maneuvers - MzeroA Flight Training

S Turns are a private pilot ground reference maneuver that don't get practiced often, but is a great tool for learning wind correction and developing precise aircraft control. The goal of an S Turn is to fly two equally sized half-circles even in windy conditions.

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P-51C Mustang Flight - Air Aces - Kermit Weeks - Kermit Weeks Videos

The Military Channel's show Air Aces came to Fantasy of Flight to film episode segments on the Tuskegee Airmen. The shoot consisted of one day of scenes with actors, and one day of filming Kermit Weeks flying his P-51C Mustang. Kermit flew on one of the hottest days of the summer, in full jacket and gear, for over an hour. Heat, Plane, and Action... it was a hot shoot all around.

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Pilot Destination Update - Winter Haven, Winter Haven, FL
"Preston Aviation, located in the main terminal building at KGIF offers tailwheel checkouts and more in a Piper J3 Cub and Boeing Stearman. Scenic Biplane Flights You TOO can fly a Stearman!" - Submitted by Peggy.
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New Aviation Event - Fly-In Breakfast, Glenville, NY - Saturday, Oct 21, 2017
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum will be hosting its monthly all you can eat breakfast on Saturday October 21 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Enjoy pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea and more! Fly-in if you would like contact Richmor Aviation.

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Common Pilot Confusion - Class E Airspace - FlightChops

Class E Airspace is everywhere, but do you completely understand how to Fly in it?

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My 3,800 Mile Commute To Hawaii - It's A Pilot's Life - Swayne Martin

One of the most unique parts about being a pilot is that you don't always have to live where you work.

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New Aviation Event - Veterans Dinner at the International Women's Air and Space Museum at Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland, OH - Friday, Nov 10, 2017

Join us at 6:30 p.m. as we honor some of our local veterans with a pasta dinner. Get a chance to hear some of their experiences and thank them for their service to our country.

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New Aviation Event - South Texas Flying Club Monthly Meeting, Corpus Christi, TX - Saturday, Oct 28, 2017

We are excited to meet YOU and hope you'll attend our October meeting. Come and be a part of the ONLY Premier equity-based South Texas Flying Club.

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Spatial Disorientation - Which instrument to look at first? - MzeroA Flight Training

When you're asked by your FAA checkride examiner: What is the first instrument you look at during Spatial Disorientation, what would you say?

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Mountain Wave Dangers - Strategies for Safety

The dangers associated with flying into mountain wave phenomena. Rod Machado details the safest and most survivable methods when approaching mountains. Understanding Weather, An Interactive eLearning Program.

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New Aviation Event - EAA Ford Tri-Motor Tour, Sherman, TX - Thursday - Sunday, Nov 2-5, 2017

EAA Chapter 323 Sherman Texas to host the Ford Tri- motor. Flights: Thursday, November 2, 2-5 pm. Friday, November 3, 9am-5pm. Saturday, November 4, 9am-5pm. Sunday, November 5, 9am-5pm. Climb aboard one of the first mass-produced airliners and step back in time to aviation's golden age. A flight on EAA's Ford Tri-Motor is a flight back to an era where air travel was considered a luxury.

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Crosswind Confidence - Rod Machado

A quick video on crosswind confidence discussed before starting a presentation at AOPA's expo in San Jose. Rod's Flight Training Courses are narrated and accompanied by interesting graphics, animations, videos and educational interactions.

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Photo of the DAY - Great day for a flight! - Daniel Smith

This 1940 J5A is a dream to fly, back to the basics in flying. Fully restored and good to go, nothing beats cruising around at 90 mph with the window down?

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New Places to Fly!

Airport Diner/ Branson Jet Center - Hollister, MO
Great airport located close to Branson, MO. They have a new diner at the FBO, so if you are looking ...
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Pete's Landing - Pueblo, CO
Pete's Landing is committed to providing delicious, healthy, gourmet food with your health in mind u...
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Radial Cafe - Grand Prairie, TX
Come fly-in to the Radial Cafe serving American and Mexican food Monday - Saturday from 8am-3pm. Gr...
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Schlitterbahn Waterpark - Galveston, TX
Located on airport property just steps away from the terminal. Schlitterbahn is an outdoor AND indoo...
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Brokenstraw - Pittsfield, PA
Awesome place to fly into! I well maintained grass strip situated in the foothills of the Appalachia...
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Kingsley Airfield - Miller, MO
An absolute fun place that promotes flying and skydiving. Grass runways, with picnic tables outside...
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Garret Co Airport - Deep Creek Lake - Accident, MD
Nice Airport in the Western Hills of MD. Well Kept/Clean Pilot Lounge. Website States: The airport i...
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Klinger's at RDG Airport - Reading, PA
Klinger's at the Airport is a great restaurant open Mon. - Fri. from 11:00 am until late. The restau...
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Suffolk Executive Airport - Suffolk, VA
New restaurant just opened at KSFQ breakfast and lunch served 7AM till 2:30PM BBQ and so much more l...
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Aviation Videos!

Stearmans! Famed Military Trainer Aircraft - FunPlacesToFly.com

2017 Texas Antique Fly-in, Gainesville, TX - Teaser Trailer - FunPlacesToFly.com

Full Version! 2017 Texas Antique Airplane Fly-in, Gainesville, Texas - FunPlacesToFly.com

For the Love of Airshows and Flying - FunPlacesToFly.com

My Metal Mistress - A look inside - 1956 Cessna 172 - FunPlacesToFly.com

My Metal Mistress - A Totally Restored 1956 Cessna 172 - FunPlacesToFly.com

Flights of our Fathers Airshow and Fly-in. Terrell, Texas - FunPlacesToFly.com

AOPA Fly-in, Norman Oklahoma - Part 2 - FunPlacesToFly.com

AOPA Norman Oklahoma Fly-in - Turboprop STOL in the Grass! - FunPlacesToFly.com

AOPA Fly-in, Norman Oklahoma - FunPlacesToFly.com

Warbirds on Parade! DFW Wing - Commemorative Air Force - FunPlacesToFly.com

Late Evening Aviation Bliss - NFlightCam Strut Mount - GoPro Hero 5 - FunPlacesToFly.com

Aviation Blogs!

Four Ways To Master Your Airplane's GPS On The Ground - Clayviation.com
We got ahead of some developing weather in Nashville and the route had cleared nicely for my final leg home. It was a smooth ride in a low workload environment - the kind that is easy to get bored or complacent. But a good pilot always has something to do, so I made the most of the cruise. One of the uses I found for my time was to gain a deeper understanding of the avionics in the airplane.
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Down To The Basics of BasicMed - Clayviation.com
There are a few critical things that every pilot needs to fly. You might be thinking those things are money, fuel, and airspeed, often in that order. True, but today we're talking about two documents that every pilot must have with them to fly; their pilot certificate and a medical certificate.
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Understanding Zulu Time - Clayviation.com
What time is it right now? Look at your watch or your phone. Your answer will likely differ from mine and others, even if we are all checking at the same moment in time. Think about the strike of midnight on New Years Eve, marking the turn of the new year.
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Lessons Learned From Cessna 172 Accidents - Clayviation.com
It's not hard to convince anyone that flying is an incredible way to travel. It's faster and often more convenient than other modes of transportation. It's the times when things go wrong that people fear the most.
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Weight A Moment: Weight And Balance Explained - Clayviation.com
'Alright, you can go with us, but we'll have to go with half full tanks.' The amount of seats in an airplane can be deceiving. I fly a Cessna 172, which has four seats, but carrying four people is rarely a reality. To know what I can carry, I have to run some weight and balance calculations.
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Two Methods To Develop Decent Descent Planning - Clayviation.com
We know that what goes up must come down, but when I was in flight training, I always had a hard time determining exactly when to come down. I'd tend to begin my descent to an airport too late, when it was in clear view, leaving me with a more rapid descent than ideal.
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Six Easy Steps To Create Your Passenger Briefing - Clayviation.com
Any time I run through my checklists and get to the 'Passenger Briefing' line, I can't help but think back to a scene from the movie Tommy Boy. David Spade and Chris Farley are posing as flight attendants and get stuck with the passenger briefing. 'Exits! Ok there's one back here, and there's uh, probably one over by the wing...somewhere...usually...' I'm always tempted to throw that line out, at least when other pilots fly with me.
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Flight to East Tawas, Michigan - Fly Girl Journal
This past Saturday, April 8 brought with it a bright sunny day here in West Michigan. It had been some time since we had been 'wheels up' so Randy and I decided it was time to climb into the Navion and set out on another adventure.
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Keep These Five Aviation Traditions Alive - Clayviation.com
Have you ever stopped to think about why we blow out the candles on our birthday? How about carrying the bride over the threshold or eating turkey on Thanksgiving? While they all likely have a logical origin, these sorts of things are often continued today simply because they are rooted in tradition.
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The Cost Of Airplane Ownership - Clayviation.com
The ding of the email hitting my inbox brought with it an exciting headline. "Hey, you wanna buy a plane?" It was from a friend of mine who is looking to become a Private Pilot. He heard about a couple of people in the area looking to buy an airplane together.
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Trust But Verify - Five Ways To Prevent Mistakes In The Air - Clayviation.com
In the world of aviation, people tend to worry about failures. After all, when things go wrong in the air, the outcomes can be severe. When you think of a system failing, what comes to mind? For many, the first thought is of the engine quitting. Maybe you think about fire or electrical failure. But the system that proves most likely to fail time and time again is the human system - the pilot.
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7 Lessons Learned From My Long Solo Cross Country Flight - Clayviation.com
It was the kind of day where you look up and think, "I should be flying right now." Clear skies, good visibility and very light winds prevailed on a mid-sixty degree day in November of 2004. I stood by the airplane in Athens, Georgia, as a student pilot, but ready for a big solo flight.
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