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Learning to Fly vs. Learning to Drive
I have a cousin (a cousin-in-law really) who has just gotten his learner's permit for his driver's license, and it got me thinking about the basic requirements to learn to drive and getting your...
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Testing Tuesday: Airport Diagrams
Each Tuesday, Smart Flight Training will post a sample question that a pilot could expect to see on an FAA Knowledge Test or hear during the oral portion of a checkride. A little known secret to saving...
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Testing Tuesday: Traffic Avoidance
Each Tuesday, Smart Flight Training will post a sample question that a pilot could expect to see on an FAA Knowledge Test or hear during the oral portion of a checkride. A little known secret to saving...
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Testing Tuesday: IFR Fuel Requirements
Each Tuesday, Smart Flight Training will post a sample question that a pilot could expect to see on an FAA Knowledge Test or hear during the oral portion of a checkride. A little known secret to saving...
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Testing Tuesday: Special Use Airspace – MOAs
Each Tuesday, Smart Flight Training will post a sample question that a pilot could expect to see on an FAA Knowledge Test or hear during the oral portion of a checkride. A little known secret to saving...
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Testing Tuesday: Weather – Lenticular Clouds
Welcome again to #TestingTuesday! Learn to fly smarter by being prepared for your lesson - your instructor (and your wallet) will thank you! The presence of standing lenticular altocumulus clouds is a...
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Testing Tuesday: Wake Turbulence
It's #TestingTuesday - prepare yourself and learn to fly smarter! What wind condition prolongs the hazards of wake turbulence on a landing runway for the longest period of time? Direct headwind. Direct...
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Testing Tuesday: Class C Airspace Requirements
It's Tuesday again, and that means another installment of Testing Tuesday at Smart Flight Training! I hope these question and answer sessions are helpful for you, but I'll be honest: I'm doing these...
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Testing Tuesday: Instrument Interpretation (HSI)
Oh, the HSI. This instrument, also known as the Horizontal Situation Indicator, is a nightmare if you haven't actually used it. From what I have heard, once you have used one and understand it, they...
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About Smart Flight Training
Safety. Competence. Confidence. In that order. Certified Flight Instructor Andrew Hartley with his youngest "students!" Andrew Hartley is a certificated flight instructor who has been involved in...
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