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Radiation Fog vs. Advection Fog: A Weather Guide for Student Pilots
A clear, calm evening can be the setup for a fogged-in morning. Here's how radiation fog and advection fog form, how to spot them in METARs and TAFs, and how to make a smart go/no-go call before fog grounds your flight.
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Unfamiliar Airframes: How to Transition With Skill
No matter how you slice it, all aircraft feel and behave differently, even between different models of the 172.
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Choosing an IFR Alternate Airport
Flying under instrument meteorological conditions keeps even a good pilot on their toes. As a student pilot you were always taught “see and a...
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Supplemental Oxygen in Unpressurized Aircraft (Part 91)
Many student pilots have heard of §91.211 in the far/aim, but what exactly does it mean, and why do we need to use supplemental oxygen?
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What to Expect at Your First Aviation Medical Exam
Medical certificates play a role in keeping passengers and crew safe on journeys thousands of feet in the air. Do your part and get your certi...
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FAR §91.103 and How It Helps Ensure a Thorough Preflight
When you imagine a pilot, the first image that comes to mind is probably that of them flying an aircraft. In reality, a pilot’s tasks and lega...
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Student Pilot "Bad" Lessons: What They Teach Us
By Jacob Tacke, CFII - Flight training often feels like a steady climb toward mastery. However, every student pilot will face moments that tes...
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Currency vs. Proficiency : You Could, But Should You?
When you are taking your private pilot practical test and the examiner asks you to distinguish between currency and proficiency, will you know...
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“See and Avoid” – The Foundation of Safe Flying
When you start your training as a student pilot, there’s a lot to learn. Some concepts, such as aerodynamics and weather theory, require focus...
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How To Make Every Pilot Lesson a Success As A Student
Making each and every lesson with your instructor a success is a major factor in earning your Private Pilot Certificate. If every lesson is a ...
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2023 ASA FAR/AIM To Be Released This November
In past years, ASA has released new editions of the FAR/AIM around August/September. However, as we all know, the past year in particular has ...
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Why Study with a Northstar Pre-Tabbed FARAIM?
Studying for your pilot checkride? The FARs are essential—but your time is limited. A Northstar Pre‑Tabbed FARAIM saves hours of tabbing, keep...
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