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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

At these heights, you could get into turbulence and gusty crosswinds. Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? Regulatory Knowledge : Refresh your knowledge of key FAA regulations, like airspace rules, operational limitations, and recent updates.

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V-Speeds Explained (Vx, Vy, Va, Vs, Vfe, Vmc, Vno, Vne, etc)

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VLO Maximum landing gear operating speed. VMO Maximum operating limit speed. In most General Aviation (GA) aircraft, VR is usually the same regardless of conditions. VNO is marked by the upper limit of the green arc on the airspeed indicator. VLE Maximum landing gear extended speed. VLOF Lift-off speed.

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