The ASI Study on stall/spin accidents provides a very comprehensive analysis of the dilemma that has haunted pilots since the time of the Wright Brothers; Loss of Control In-flight followed by stall/spin (crash/burn). Poor flight training is implicated in this continuing carnage:The stubbornly high percentage of stalls associated with personal flying (more than two-thirds) may

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We all have experienced the amazing capability of comprehensive planning apps for flying. These simplify life and improve safety (when used correctly) and where would you be without those in the modern airspace? The YouCanBook.Me app seems perfect for busy CFIs scheduling their day. Set it up and advertise your availability (custom url) and it

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Jet upset (startle!) In everyday flying, most pilots value a  predictable, controlled flight (we are not talking about thrill-seeking “flying cowboy” stuff here). When you put the chocks on the wheels and there have been no “surprises” we usually succeeded in our mission. One flight last fall was notably different though, involving a wake turbulence

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SAFE CFI-PRO™ in Miami at Wayman Academy   Our SAFE mission is reaching and elevating the professionalism of aviation educators. Young CFIs at larger academies and colleges are one important demographic in need of improvement. Thanks to Wayman Aviation Academy for providing this opportunity to present in Miami to their staff. The availability of programs

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I am in Florida presenting SAFE CFI-PRO™ to a flight academy here. Please read (and comment on) this very interesting give and take on spin recovery and the general topic of “technedure” – when a personal technique becomes an accepted – and passed on – procedure. (and a bit about aircraft manuals) First read Natalie Bingham

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