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Top 10 Gifts for Student Pilots

Dec 09, 2013 09:12 AM | Erica Johnson
1. An airplane Okay, so an actual airplane might be a little expensive, but you can be sure it’s on every pilot’s wish list. If you can’t afford a real airplane, maybe you can opt for an aircraft model.  A model of the airplane he...

What is Risk Management For Pilots?

Dec 02, 2013 10:12 AM | Erica Johnson
Student pilots study risk management as part of their flight training curriculum. The FAA has decided that managing risks is both necessary and important, and for good reason: An analysis of aviation accident investigations tells us that that most aircraft accidents are preceded not by...
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Which Pilot Gadgets Do You Really Need?

Nov 25, 2013 10:11 AM | Erica Johnson
If you flip through a catalog of pilot supplies, you might be overwhelmed with all of the gadgets and tools available to pilots. Don’t be alarmed: You won’t need to buy all of them to be a successful pilot! For the most part, your flight...

You Might Be an #AvGeek if…

Nov 20, 2013 08:11 AM | Erica Johnson
You look up without hesitation when you hear an airplane engine overhead. You say “wilco” when your boss tells you to do something. You say “affirmative” and “negative” instead of “yes” or “no.” You say “your controls” when you hand the TV remote to your...
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Aircraft Livery: 6 Awesome Paint Schemes

Nov 18, 2013 09:11 AM | Erica Johnson
1. Kulula’s “Flying 101” Aircraft: South African airline Kulula has one of the most famous aircraft liveries in the world. Kulula is known for being a “no-frills” airline, but it’s also known for its humorous marketing techniques. According to the company’s website,  Kulula developed its...

The Flying Car: An Airplane in Every Garage?

Oct 14, 2013 08:10 AM | Erica Johnson
There was a time when aviation experts thought that there would be an airplane in everybody’s garage. In The Jetsons, a futuristic cartoon that first aired in 1962, a flying car took the place of the common car during George Jetson’s commute to work. The...