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AirCam over Lake Placid - AOPALive

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Here's something you don't see every day: a turbocharged Lockwood AirCam with reversible props. Ed McNeil takes us for a flight over Lake Placid, New York, in his unique amphib.

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Woody's Pusher Aircraft - STOL Option Kit Plane - Experimental Aircraft Channel

Woody's Pusher Aircraft - STOL Option Kit Plane... an old design being made available again to you TODAY! The Wood's Family has found the Original Plans for this CLASSIC and now offering PLANS and soon complete KITS for this Open Cockpit fun aircraft!

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MORE HORSEPOWER MAKES THIS S-LSA A ROCKET - AOPALive

If you think light sport automatically translates to underpowered, then you haven't met the Bristell 915.

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GPS Approaches - ERAU SpecialVFR

GPS Instrument Flight

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3D Class B Airspace Flyby-Excerpt from Understanding Airspace by Rod Machado - Rod Machado

Hmm, to B or not to B? That is not the question to ask the controller when you want to fly through Class B airspace, even if your name is Billy Shakespeare. Here's a short excerpt from my "Understanding Airspace" eLearning course found at rodmachado.com?aff=173. It's intended only to give you an idea of the 3D shape of Class B airspace. Many many more details and insights are found in this fun and enjoyable interactive 3-hour eLearning course.

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LANDING WHERE NOBODY HAS BEFORE - Trent Palmer

Join as I pioneer a couple new landing spots on top of the Petersen Mountain Range in northern Nevada.

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Memorial Day Warbird Flyover in Idaho - airailimages

The Warhawk Air Museum and P-51 owner Mark Peterson put up a flight of two P-40s and one Mustang on Memorial Day, 25 May 2020. The museum traditionally makes an overflight of the Veterans Cemetery in Boise on Memorial Day. This year, the formation included flyovers of additional cemeteries.

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Kitfox Aircraft AeroLED lighting - Kitfox Aircraft

See and be seen! The different ways to light up a Kitfox Series 7.

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Top 5 Most Challenging Flights - Backcountry182

Flights to gravel bars and tight strips, the 5 most challenging ones.

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Wheel Pants before the End of the World? - Build VLOG #8 - FlightChops

Nostalgic to look back on how things were - we�ll get there again :)

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Phoenix Fox Project Begins - Nikk Update - Trent Palmer

I have been WAY past due for a Nikk update. Its now been almost a year and a half since his crash. He's doing well and the Phoenix Fox is now officially underway! Thanks so much to everyone who supported him on GoFundMe, you guys are seriously the best people out there.

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Flying IFR in the AOPA Sweepstakes RV-10 - AOPALive

Take an IFR flight with Dave Hirschman to see just how capable the Advanced Flight Systems is in the AOPA Sweepstakes RV-10.

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Safety Wires in 57 Seconds - Federal Aviation Administration

Failure to properly secure aircraft components can compromise powerplant and control system operation, leading to system and component failures. Properly secure aircraft components with safety wire, ensure that hardware locking mechanisms are properly installed on your aircraft, and check them often to confirm they are taut and ready for flight.

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Taylor Aerocar flies to a new home - AOPALive

See this unique 1954 Taylor Aerocar arrive at it's new home in Colorado.

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Farm Air Flying Service - AOPALive

Since we're all gaining a new appreciation of how vital the food supply chain is, check out Farm Air Flying Service's indispensable aerial agricultural applications in action.

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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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Paula's Runway Cafe' - Wappingers Falls, NY

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Sunriver, Oregon / day trip or RON - Sunriver, OR

Sunriver Airport has it all... free loaner bikes, 38 miles of bike paths, equestrian center, marina...

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Colorado Air and Space Port - Watkins, CO

KCFO is just 6 miles SE of DEN and we typically save our customers $300-500, while providing the sam...

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Beaumont FBO - Beaumont, TX

Welcome to flyBEAUMONT your South East Texas stop! We are located on the west side of Beaumont i...

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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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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

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

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

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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

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

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Video: Learning about flying from a seventh grader
Watch James Garvin's research project and see a pilot in the making.

Piper begins manufacturing face masks
The aircraft manufacturer has turned to manufacturing face masks for medical personnel.

EAA publishes ‘The Final Mission’
The book recounts personal remembrances from World War II veterans who flew combat missions aboard B-17s.

Student hits pole while parking
Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stationary pole while parking.

Picture of the Day: Burning season
Farmers in the area of the S79 grass airfield near Green Sea, S.C., were burning off their fields this week in preparation for the planting season as GAN contributor Bill Walker flew over the area inland from Myrtle Beach in his 1953 Cessna 180. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of ...

Don’t let ’em close your airport
The FAA is looking out for a vital national asset...our airports.

SUN ‘n FUN 2020 canceled
The 2020 SUN 'n FUN is canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

RAF grant to improve Ochoco National Forest airstrip
"The project helps to ensure this unique backcountry airstrip remains in service by improving safety."

Cessna Airbox Gasket PMA’d
The gasket, which fits about 40 Cessna model, is priced at $31.25

Inadequate training bends Searey
Probable cause: The pilot's incorrect pitch input during a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate training and experience in the make and model airplane.

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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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Fight COVID Cabin Fever!
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A wide assortment of tools necessary for building an Experimental Aircraft
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