Category Archives: Teaching

Stretching It

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Joe Clark

Following on the heels of yesterday’s blog, I need to let you know how to “stretch it.”  Now, let me explain: I am not talking about stretching a glide or your gas supply.  What I am referring to is getting … Continue reading →

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The Front Side and the Backside!

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Joe Clark

One of the more complex concepts for students or inexperienced pilots to grasp involves flying on the “front side” or the “backside” of the power curve.  On the front side, everything seems to be working normally while on the backside, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Speed – The Basics

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Joe Clark

Yesterday, I wrote about the extremes – flying high or low, fast or slow.  I like the extremes and feel as if the heart of the envelope could be, well, somewhat boring from the standpoint of flying.  The main thing … Continue reading →

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What Are You Worth?

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Joe Clark

If you are graduating from high school or college and you are out looking for a job, you have probably learned you are not going to start out at the top of your chosen profession. As with any job, you … Continue reading →

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Unpretentious Writers

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Joe Clark

Writing is a difficult thing to accomplish at times. Few have the ability to write, fewer still have the ability to write well. Most writers have to work very hard at writing, but occasionally, a writer comes along who is … Continue reading →

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