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Flight School Companion: The First Solo Flight
A pilot's first solo flight is often seen as a rite of passage. There is a great deal of tradition behind this step in a pilot's training, and it is often a special occasion. However, placing too much importance on it can have undesirable repercussions...

Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts ) on Aug 11, 2009 to
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The Zeppelin NT Semi-rigid Airship
NT is the acronym for Neue Technologie in German and the Zeppelin NT Airship is the semi-rigid airship manufactured by Neue Technologie. Though they have been typically built for commercial purposes, the zeppelin airships have their own historical importance...

Published by Preetam Kaushik (22,774 pts ) on Jun 29, 2009 to
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Loans for Flight School
Flight school is expensive. Loans can help you pursue your goals of becoming a pilot. There are loans that are specifically designed to fund pilot training. With these loans, your dream of flying can become a reality. AOPA Flight Training Funds Progarm...

Published by Rose Kivi (3,699 pts ) on Jun 15, 2009 to
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How Bird Strikes Can Cause Plane Crashes
In reality, a considerable fraction of the general public is still ignorant about the seriousness and losses incurred due to bird strikes. A collision between a flying aircraft and a bird (or a flock of birds) can be termed as a bird strike. The...

Published by Preetam Kaushik (22,774 pts ) on May 30, 2009 to
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What are the White Streaks in the Sky?
Ever looked up in the sky and wondered what the white streaks coming from aircraft were all about? Ever notice when watching a jet airplane fly overhead there is a white streak or stream behind it? This has many words for it, the main two words are...

Published by pauldb28 (1,094 pts ) on Dec 22, 2008 to
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Aircraft Gas
This article contains information related to the types of gas used in the aviation industry, what it looks and smells like and where its used. The engine determines the type of fuel to be used followed by an approval from the FAA to use that particular...

Published by pauldb28 (1,094 pts ) on Dec 21, 2008 to
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An Overview of the Glass Cockpit
The glass cockpit is the greatest technology invented for aviation since engines! Are you a little hesitant about Glass cockpit technology? Than this is a great article for you to read! Have you been flying the “steam gauges” and want to know...

Published by pauldb28 (1,094 pts ) on Dec 19, 2008 to
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How to Become an Aircraft Pilot
Want to learn how to become an aircraft pilot? This article is for you. Learn about what a private pilots licenses is and what the path is to obtaining it. Become a Pilot Would you like to learn to fly airplanes? This article is intended to discuss...

Published by pauldb28 (1,094 pts ) on Dec 18, 2008 to
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Transitioning From Private Pilot to Commercial Pilot
Every pilot who has ever manned the controls of a small propeller driven aircraft has wondered what is is like to fly the big jets. Let's take a look at how the transition from private pilot to commercial pilot typically works. The Path to Flying...

Published by Odannyboy (74 pts ) on Dec 12, 2008 to
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Student Pilot Tips For Dealing With Control Towers
Learning to speak with ATC is stressful and intimidating. It takes time to learn all the lingo and also to develop an ear for interpreting garbled radio chatter. Moreover, air traffic controllers are not always the most patient people in the world. It's...

Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts ) on Oct 29, 2008 to
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