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Rod is a professional speaker who travels across the United States and Europe delighting his listeners with upbeat and lively presentations. He speaks on both aviation and non-aviation topics, including risk assessment, IFR charts, aviation weather, in-flight emergencies, and safety awareness.
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Weber's Law for Pilots - Learn More from Rod Machado

Did you know there's a law of psychology that explains why you're better off making rapid trim changes instead of slow, small ones after establishing a new flight attitude? The same law explains why you almost always notice even the slightest change in engine sound when aloft. So, sit back, strap in, grab that popcorn and prepare to learn something about Weber's Law.
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Air Safety Institute VFR Into IMC With Rod Machado - Learn More from Rod Machado

Here's a video I did back in 2012 regarding VFR flight into IMC conditions. This was published by the AOPA Air Safety Institute in 2018. One of the very big failures of aviation education is that pilots are often given good advice but are not provided with the behavioral tools to implement it. For instance, we ask pilots to avoid flying into IMC (clouds) but don't provide them with strategies for doing this. Here are a few strategies to help you avoid flying VFR into IMC.
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Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot eGround School - Learn More from Rod Machado

The breadth and depth of Rod's Instrument Pilot eGround School is incredible. It provides everything you'll need to understand critical IFR concepts at a deeper level - whether you're a student just starting to work on your rating or an experienced instrument pilot looking to brush up. It really is the ultimate IFR knowledge library.
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Leaning During Taxi - Learn More from Rod Machado

How to prevent lead or carbon plug fouling during taxi. Always a great habit and practice for all pilots.
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Magneto Grounding Check - Learn More from Rod Machado

How to ensure that your magnetos are grounding properly. Always a great habit to get into.
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How to Find a Good Flight Instructor - Learn More from Rod Machado

More info Here! Having trouble finding a good CFI? Perhaps you aren't asking the right questions. Here are 10 questions you might consider asking any prospective CFI.
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Expanded VOR Service Volumes - Learn More from Rod Machado

Because of MON (VOR Minimum Operational Network) and PBN (Performance Based Navigation), VOR identification boxes are showing expanded service volumes. Take a look and see what this is all about.
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