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July 23, 2019
What Pilots Need to Know About AIRMETs and SIGMETs
What AIRMETs and SIGMETs mean and how pilots use them to steer clear of hazardous weather.
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July 11, 2019
How to Stay Cool During Summer Flying
Tips for staying cool, comfortable, and safe in the cockpit during hot summer flying.
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June 20, 2019
How to Help a Nervous Passenger Relax and Enjoy Flying
How to help a nervous passenger relax and enjoy a flight in a small aircraft.
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June 17, 2019
How old do you have to be to become a pilot?
The age requirements for every stage of pilot training, from student pilot at 16 through the certificates that follow.
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June 17, 2019
“800,000 Shortage in Pilots?” High Flight Spotlight on CBS
The Sunday Business Page asks High Flight's Fabio Ruberto whether Boeing's 800,000-pilot shortage projection is real.
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