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Inside the November 2022 Redbird Pro Scenarios

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Inside the November 2022 Redbird Pro Scenarios

Editor's Note: On the first Thursday of every month, Redbird Pro releases new flight simulator scenarios designed to challenge pilots of all skill...

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Nov 3 in News from the Nest

Seeking Proficiency and Finding Purpose in Aerobatics

The sinking feeling thudded into the pit of my stomach. Sweaty palm suddenly slippery on the yoke, I wiped it on the thigh of my jeans. My sadistic...

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Oct 29 in The View from the Cockpit

Secondary Instrument Scans for VFR and IFR Flight

In private pilot training, flight instructors use integrated flight instruction to teach how and when to reference flight instruments. The technique...

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Oct 13 in The View from the Cockpit

Inside the October 2022 Redbird Pro Scenarios

Editor's Note: On the first Thursday of every month, Redbird Pro releases new flight simulator scenarios designed to challenge pilots of all skill...

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Oct 6 in News from the Nest

Streamline Glass Cockpit Transitions in a Flight Sim

Everyone knows how beneficial flight simulators are for training. They allow you to practice all kinds of maneuvers and procedures with zero risk or...

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Sep 30 in The View from the Cockpit

What's the Cost of a Bad Magneto?

In the summer of 2005, I was soaking up the Southern California sun and building time in an ancient Cessna based out of Long Beach Airport. It was a...

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Sep 17 in The View from the Cockpit

Traffic Pattern Work: Get a Leg up on the Airport

Flights begin and end in the traffic pattern. Unfortunately, many accidents happen there, too. As a general aviation pilot, it behooves you to not...

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Sep 15 in The View from the Cockpit

6 Low-time Pilot Jobs That Build Flight Hours

After you complete a commercial pilot certificate, one of the first questions you will ask yourself is "what next?" Fortunately, many low-hour pilot...

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Sep 13 in The View from the Cockpit