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January 02, 2012

NTSB Prelim: Open Door Preceded Power Loss For Downed Piper

1965 Cherokee Strikes Trees During Forced Landing

The preliminary report on the downing of a 1965 Cherokee that injured all four people on board (one seriously) raises a number of questions but until the final report comes in, we're simply going to have to chalk this one up to a lot of distractions and problems all at the same time... in which case one primary adage comes to mind... again and again... Fly The Airplane!

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FAA Permit Comes Two Months After Date Needed

Alaska Day Festival In Sitka, AK Did Without Vintage Amphib

A major milestone in the history of Alaska is October 18, 1867, when the transaction with Russia to buy the territory was completed. It's commemorated each year as Alaska Day, and this year, organizers of a celebration in Sitka, AK decided to commemorate the anniversary by celebrating the history of aviation in in the state.

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Seven Flyers Earn Master Instructor Designation In December 2011

Two New Masters Join Five Renewing Master Instructors

Seven flight instructors have received or renewed their "Master" designation from Master Instructors LLC. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned by a candidate through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor's certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process parallels continuing education regimens used by other professionals to enhance their knowledge base while increasing their professionalism.

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'Stick & Rudder' Adds Another Kitfox To Grassroots Flight Training Program

One Of The Few Success Stories In The LSA World Expands Its Reach

Stick & Rudder Aviation (based in Boise Idaho), a unique-in-the-world Kitfox-Specific Mountain & Tailwheel flight training program - has purchased a SECOND brand-new, 100% factory built, Kitfox S-LSA "Super Sport" due to the success of their second year in business. This aircraft is equipped to fly in the canyons and operate out our high-altitude, short, one-way airstrips -  with a Turbo-charged ROTAX 914, Alaska Bushwheels, VG's, Whirlwind climb prop, and Advanced Flight Systems AF-5600 EFIS.

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NTSB Prelim: Bad Runway, Downdraft May Have Contributed To C206 Ditching

Alaska Take-Off From Bad Runway Winds Up In The Drink

Sometimes, the great skill that a pilot can have is to know when to quit and judging from the factors involved in this accident, there seems to have been a number of issues to conntend that may have benefitted from a change in plans. A short runway, potholes and the reported downdraft made this takeoff a mess right from the start.

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SAFE Offers 'Flying Tips' CDs to New and Renewing Members

Incentive Provides 37 Minutes of Practical Information to Pilots

The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently announced that it is providing new and renewing members with complimentary copies of the 37-minute CD, "Flying Tips." Produced and donated to SAFE by GoldSealFlight.com, the CD features sixteen audio tips recorded by SAFE member and Master Instructor Rich Stowell on subjects ranging from human factors, to the fundamentals of aircraft control, to flying in the traffic pattern, and more.

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