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Fear of Landing & Pitch vs. Power: Landing Better

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:00:24 -0700

A good discussion of use of pitch and power for better landings in light aircraft.

How to get an FAA CPL — Golf Hotel Whiskey

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:12:12 -0700

This post explains how to get a Commercial Pilot License under the FAA regulations. It has been written by a UK citizen and describes all the process, including all the paperwork, visa, letter of authenticity, flying requirements, ...

It contains real-life experience elements... including the name of a school which is NOT recommended by the author.

How to get an FAA Instrument Rating — Golf Hotel Whiskey

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:48:03 -0700

The author explains how to get an IFR rating on top of an FAA pilot certificate. The whole process (theory, exams, training, oral exam, flight, ...) is decomposed like in a checklist. It includes visa aspects for pilots living in Europe.

A must if you're preparing your FAA Instrument Rating.

Golf Hotel Whiskey — The free online magazine and airport guide for pilots

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:06:49 -0700

A free online magazine and airport guide for pilots. Also a lot of fun posts about aviation.

August giveaways: G1000 and GPS / WAAS CD-ROMs from Max Trescott | Flying Across America

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:36:34 -0700

The guys at FlyingAcrossAmerica.com are organizing a giveaway in August. You can win a CD-ROM course from Max Trescott on G1000 or WAAS by buying miles before 17th of August.

Flight Training Books: Flight Training Books and Pilot Supplies

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:51:11 -0700

Pilot training books recommendations, grouped by license type.

Flying Across America - Help us flying as west as we can !

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:40:51 -0700

Two pilots flying across USA to promote General Aviation. Great project, please support them.

Flying Magazine - 2009 Cirrus SR22

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:39:58 -0700

Review of the new Cirrus SR22 by Robert Goyer for flying magazine

Rich pilots are safer | Plastic Pilot

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:10:20 -0800

A blog post discussing why rich pilots are safer... if they spend their money smartly.

http://pinguinomalo.blogspot.com/2009/01/real-bailout.html

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:21:38 -0800

Report from an air traffic controller in training about the pilot who jumped off his Malibu, apparently to escape justice problems. The author works for the ATC unit managing the airpsace where this happened.