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Daily Archives: August 2, 2011
Loadin’ Up the Old Family Plane
There is a trick to loading an airplane properly, especially for a long cross-country flight. Many pilots lack a practical understanding of the important concepts of loading. It is not the same as going out to the family SUV and … Continue reading →
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