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Master the Four Fundamentals Before Solo
The FAA requires demonstrated competency in straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents before solo. These aren't optional—your examiner will evaluate them during your checkride. Spend 15 minutes today drilling one fundamental using smooth, coordinated inputs. Record your performance to identify drift patterns your instructor might miss.
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MD-11 Return: How A Small Engine Fix Is Getting FedEx's Tri-Jets Back In The Air
The return of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 to the skies could be near, with Boeing having designed a fix.
"Money In Their Pocket": Spirit Airlines Pilots Hired To Fly Their Own Jets To The Boneyard
Nomadic Aviation Group, ferrying the planes to desert storage locations.
How The 64-Year-Old Chinook Taught Itself To Land With No Pilot At The Controls
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Why The US Air Force Needs Far More KC-46 Tankers Than It Originally Thought
Why the US Air Force is expanding KC-46 orders to 263 aircraft, driven by aging KC-135s, rising demand, and a looming tanker capability gap.
The Multibillion-Dollar Race To Upgrade America's Busiest Airports
From New York-JFK to Dallas/Fort Worth, major aviation hubs are embarking on ambitious redevelopment programs.
Canada Addition? The Airline That Could Be oneworld’s Newest Member
The alliance might be growing.
EU Authorizes Use of US Jet Fuel to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions
European Aviation Safety Agency says the fuel type is safe for properly managed operations.
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