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The Case of the Absent Avgas
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The Case of the Absent Avgas

Can fuel supplies be legal and still inadequate?

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5 mins  |
October 2020
HOW'S YOUR IFR GOING?
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HOW'S YOUR IFR GOING?

Brushing up for fall-weather flying

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7 mins  |
October 2020
Sheep Thrills
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Sheep Thrills

When copilots remained silent

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5 mins  |
October 2020
Riders on the Storm
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Riders on the Storm

Two views of Hurricane Isaias

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8 mins  |
October 2020
Field Morey
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Field Morey

A legacy of IFR flight training

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5 mins  |
October 2020
Earhart and Range
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Earhart and Range

Luck is no substitute for fuel.

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5 mins  |
October 2020
Beginners
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Beginners

Do as I say, not as I do.

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4 mins  |
October 2020
Angels Among Us
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Angels Among Us

Business aviation gives back by providing critical lift.

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6 mins  |
October 2020
A Bet You Can't Afford To Lose
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A Bet You Can't Afford To Lose

VFR into IMC is a bad gamble.

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4 mins  |
October 2020
Sullivan SkyWriter Smoke Pump
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Sullivan SkyWriter Smoke Pump

If you have ever been to an RC airshow, then you’ve seen aerobatic airplanes using smoke during their flight routines.

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2 mins  |
October 2020
UNDERSTAND YOUR RADIO
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UNDERSTAND YOUR RADIO

Getting the most out of your transmitter

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6 mins  |
October 2020
Du-Bro Products
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Du-Bro Products

Tru-Spin Prop Balancer

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3 mins  |
October 2020
WHAT GOES UP, MUST COME DOWN!
Model Airplane News

WHAT GOES UP, MUST COME DOWN!

In 1973, a product was introduced to the radio control market that would forever contribute to the design of every scale model and pattern model on the planet.

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3 mins  |
October 2020
PRO PILOT TURNING TIPS
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PRO PILOT TURNING TIPS

The keys to flying smooth, consistent moves every time

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6 mins  |
October 2020
SEAN CURRY'S HAWKER TEMPEST
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SEAN CURRY'S HAWKER TEMPEST

The backstory of a Top Gun Contender

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4 mins  |
October 2020
REDUNDANT POWER-SUPPLY OPTIONS
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REDUNDANT POWER-SUPPLY OPTIONS

When you build a realistic giant-scale model of a specific full-size aircraft, you have many options to consider.

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6 mins  |
October 2020
STEM EDUCATION & RC AIRPLANES
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STEM EDUCATION & RC AIRPLANES

As more of our daily lives become dependent on computer programmers and engineers, schools are turning to STEM (Science Technology Engineering and mathematics) curriculum to teach students the skills that they need to someday work in these fields.

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3 mins  |
October 2020
GETTING STARTED WITH HELICOPTERS
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GETTING STARTED WITH HELICOPTERS

10 pro tips you need to know

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10 mins  |
October 2020
Brian Perkins's Triplane Success
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Brian Perkins's Triplane Success

One of our good RC flying buddies Brian Perkins recently enjoyed a very successful test flight of his highly modified Fokker Dr.I Triplane that started off as the Balsa USA kit.

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1 min  |
October 2020
Rising from Viral Ashes
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Rising from Viral Ashes

First flights after quarantine are singularly rewarding.

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4 mins  |
September 2020
The Riddle of Takeoff Distance
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The Riddle of Takeoff Distance

Sometimes you just have to hope for the best.

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5 mins  |
September 2020
We Fly: Van's Aircraft RV-14A
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We Fly: Van's Aircraft RV-14A

FULL PERFORMANCE BUILDING AND FLYING VAN’S AIRCRAFT’S BROADEST EXPRESSION

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10 mins  |
September 2020
Seven Habits for IFR Approaches
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Seven Habits for IFR Approaches

There’s more to an effective approach than keeping the needles crossed.

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4 mins  |
September 2020
Regulation or Inspiration?
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Regulation or Inspiration?

More training could improve the accident rate. But must it be mandated?

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6 mins  |
September 2020
Not Your Father's Simulator
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Not Your Father's Simulator

Virtual Fly North America disrupts simulator design.

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4 mins  |
September 2020
Maniacal Mnemonics
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Maniacal Mnemonics

Learning the pilot’s favorite crutch

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5 mins  |
September 2020
Airport at the End of the World
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Airport at the End of the World

Hurricane Hunting in a Piper Warrior

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6 mins  |
September 2020
Hot Stove
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Hot Stove

How close do you need to get?

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4 mins  |
September 2020
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A WEATHER SHOOT OUT ADS-B vs. SIRIUSXM

A retired airline pilot’s perspective

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5 mins  |
September 2020
SO YOU WANNA FLY SCALE?
Model Airplane News

SO YOU WANNA FLY SCALE?

The boss of scale lays it all out

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9 mins  |
October 2020