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Tips for Safe Winter Flying
. Safe winter flying requires careful planning and preparation. This post offers key tips to help pilots navigate cold weather conditions...
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Decoding and Understanding METARs
Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) gives an update on the current weather at a specific airport. For student pilots or rusty pilots...
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Flight Safety in Frosty Conditions: What Every Pilot Should Know
If you notice frost on your aircraft before an early flight, you might wonder whether it's safe to take off with just a little bit of frost.
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Avoid These 6 Preflight Mistakes
Flying can be an exciting experience, but safety should always come first. Are you sure you're fully prepared before taking off...
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What is a Squall Line?
Have you ever heard the term "squall line" and wondered what exactly it means? Weather jargon can be confusing, but understanding what a...
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The Dangers of Aircraft Icing
Photo By: Shelby V. Icing is one of the most dangerous things in aviation, it causes an increase in drag and weight, while decreasing...
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METAR's from Around the World
Have you been interested to see what METARs from around the world look like? We’ve listed a few METARs below including links to view...
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The Five Types of Fog
Fog is another type of cloud that is on or near the surface. It can be difficult for pilots by causing icing or IFR conditions. Fog is...
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How to Decode PIREPs and AIREPs
What is a PIREP?
PIREPs, also know as pilot reports are one of the most forgotten basic weather observations around.
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