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First Black Woman Aviator in Aviation History

A role model in General Aviation Flight Training The other day while browsing through African American Aviation History websites and blogs, I came across a name that I had heard many a times, but never got an opportunity (or simply … Continue reading

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The 5-Ts of IFR Flying

Like I mentioned in one of my earlier articles, we pilots like to use a lot of acronyms and memory aids to help us remember things in an easy and organized manner. Not that we are low on RAM or … Continue reading

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Visual Illusions – Spatial Disorientation

Seeing Is Not Believing Spatial Orientation Spatial orientation defines our natural ability to maintain our body orientation and/or posture in relation to the surrounding environment (physical space) at rest  and during motion. Genetically speaking, humans are designed to maintain spatial … Continue reading

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Effects of lightning strike on an aircraft

del.icio.us Tags: aircraft,lightning strike,static-wick,static wick Pilot or a passenger, we all have wondered what would happen if the airplane that I’m flying in is hit by lightning? We know that friction causes drag.  What we may not realize is that … Continue reading

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