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on The weight – and the balanceDick, I too appreciated the C-172 example you gave and intend to pass the entire article and the comments by...
on The weight – and the balanceAs a 747-400 captain with about 15,000 hours flying the airplane, it was extremely difficult for me to even watch...
on Check rides: I have known and lovedIn July 1952, after 35:10 hrs I was interested in getting the Pvt. check ride accomplished 'soon' as the new...
on 5 things general aviation needs right nowDS, I recommend a good novel about Ground Controlled Approach and its development during WWII. It is "Glide Path," by...
on The perfect copilot–of many yearsAMEN to what you said Gary about Mr. Collins. He is one of a kind and will NEVER be replaced....
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Air Facts was first published in 1938 by Leighton Collins, dedicated to “the development of private air transportation.” It’s a different world now, and it’s a different Air Facts. Relaunched in 2011 as an online journal, Air Facts still champions, educates, informs and entertains pilots worldwide with real-world flying experiences. More...
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