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Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks

Northstar VFR

Knowledge of these inspections is a required element to pass a checkride. These required inspections are vitally important to the safe operation of general aviation aircraft, so even student pilots are required to know the basics to pass a Private Pilot checkride.

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How to Recover from Unusual Attitudes

Pilot Institute

One of the leading causes of fatal general aviation accidents is the loss of aircraft control. Increasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Completely disoriented and unsure of which way is up.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Altimeter+ Calculates the altitude of your current location via GPS, or from the built-in barometer included on newer iPhones and iPads.Offers Apple Watch app. Improve your stick and rudder skills as a private pilot go beyond the instrument checkride with these advanced courses.

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How to Make Perfect Steep Turns (Step-By-Step)

Pilot Institute

It’s as close to “evasive action” as you can get while flying a general aviation aircraft. Many applicants have failed the checkride due to not clearing the area. Steep turns should be one of the most fun maneuvers pilots learn. Pulling Gs in tight circles only adds to the feeling of overwhelm.

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