I Learned About Flying From That

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58. Out of the Formation Apr 26, 2023

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After the photo mission was done, the wake turbulence generated by a PT-19 trainer was enough to upset a Cessna 170, as pilot and photographer Leonardo Correa Luna found out.

57. Be the Pilot in Command Apr 05, 2023

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John Jordan shares stories from early in his career flying out of California's wine country, in a Warrior and a 172, that illuminate why preflight planning is crucial.

56. Ready For the Emergency Mar 22, 2023

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Musician and pilot Christine Mortine was flying a mission for the Recreational Aviation Foundation when she had engine trouble and applied her backcountry training to the resulting off-airport landing.

55. Stories from a Stunt Pilot Mar 08, 2023

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Al Cerullo transformed his experience flying helicopters in the Vietnam combat zone into a career flying aerial photography for a long list of movies and TV shows in his Eurocopter AS355 Twin Star in New York.

54. Through the Marine Layer Feb 21, 2023

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Instructor Matt Keane found himself over the marine layer with a failed engine and an electrical system on the discovery flight he was conducting. Find out how he managed the emergency.

53. Test Pilot Troubles Feb 07, 2023

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When pilot Jim Desmond thought he was ready to fly a two-thirds-scale homebuilt Mustang in which he had no experience, he set himself up for a serious lesson.

52. When Punching Out Isn’t an Option Jan 24, 2023

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With an F-4 Phantom throttles stuck in full burner—what does a crew do? Pilot Brad Hood tells the story.

51. Into the Night Jan 04, 2023

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A flight taking a day-VFR-only airplane in the darkness led airshow pro Matt Younkin to re-evaluate how he got there, and consider next time to listen to his gut instincts.

50. Lost in the Clouds Dec 22, 2022

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Air boss, controller, and private pilot Wayne Boggs took the opportunity to ferry a Piper Arrow across the Caribbean, and ended up in an encounter with instrument conditions, without a rating.

49. A Captain Lends a Hand Dec 08, 2022

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With a career spanning the military, the airlines, and pilot training, Skyborne Airline Academy's Ed Davidson shares key lessons learned in two incidents from his flying experience, including an assist to a light twin ailing over the Caribbean.

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