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How to get started learning to fly

Flight Training Central

Also check on the school’s financial stability and refund policy in the event you must withdraw for whatever reason and always be cautious of paying large sums of money up front. There may be an option to obtain a special issuance medical certificate or obtain a medical with certain operating limitations.

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

Pilot Institute

VFC Maximum speed for stability characteristics. VLO Maximum landing gear operating speed. VMO Maximum operating limit speed. VD Design diving speed. VDF Demonstrated flight diving speed. VEF Speed at which the critical engine is assumed to fail during takeoff. VF Design flap speed. VFE Maximum flap extended speed.

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Drone Mapping Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Aerial Surveying

Pilot Institute

Flight Stability and GPS Accuracy Reliable GPS modules allow precise geotagging of images, which is necessary for accurate positioning and data accuracy. Cameras with larger sensors and mechanical shutters significantly reduce distortion, improving precision during mapping missions and orthomosaic reconstruction.

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