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JANUARY 06, 2009
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Tip of the Week Archives

Flying Higher Than Usual? Consider the Hypoxia Threat
Even a minor dose can degrade your judgment and performance.
12/30/2008

Calm Surface Winds Can Be Deceiving
This time of year, beware of wind shear.
12/23/2008

Be Prepared to Spend the Night, or Longer
Would you be ready for what comes after a successful forced landing?
12/17/2008

You Finished Your Simulator Training Syllabus With Time to Spare
How would you spend your ‘bonus’ minutes in the torture box?
12/10/2008

Getting Down From On High
Anticipating your descent profile makes for a more comfortable transition.
12/3/2008

Immunization for 'Get-There-Itis' Is Not Easy
Inoculate yourself by having plans B, C, D, etc.
11/26/2008

Back to Cyber Flying School
Need to slip away from the holiday crowd? Try an online mini-course.
11/20/2008

Preheat Your Oil, Not Your Cylinders
"There is only one reason to preheat a piston engine; and it's not to make it easier to start."—Lew Gage
11/13/2008

November Is 'Deer Season,' and Your Airplane Could Get Bagged, Too
Bucks and does are looking out for each other, not you.
11/6/2008

To Help Gas Prices Go Down, Maybe We Just Need to Buy More Gas
Make room for lower-price fuel at FBOs' fuel farms.
10/30/2008

Anti-Skid Technique Simulates ABS
Stay on your toes to maximize braking effectiveness.
10/23/2008

Learning From the Misfortunes of Others
Reviewing NTSB records for your aircraft type can be illuminating.
10/16/2008

Ice Isn't Nice
If you haven't already, here are a few things to think about it.
10/9/2008

How Much Flying Is Too Much?
Single-pilot flying leaves less margin for fatigue-based error.
10/2/2008

Touch-and-Stay
… an Indictment of a Classic Training Maneuver
9/25/2008

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