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Tag Archives: Cessnas
Running on Empty
Many have said there are three useless things in aviation. One is the altitude above you, the next is a runway behind you, and the third is the air in your fuel tanks. I am one to believe a pilot … Continue reading →
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Tagged a pilot can never have too much fuel, air in your fuel tanks, altitude above you, Cessnas, civilian pilot, come too close running out of gas, fuel margins, fuel reserves, fuel state, horrendous fuel consumption, military pilot, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Part 91.151, Pipers, Running on Empty, runway behind you, Section 91.161, three useless things in aviation
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Why You Should Fly That Old Taildragger
My friend, Ray, is fond of saying, “ ’Bout the time you start feeling comfortable and think you have everything under control, you suddenly see a bright flash going by the right side of your cockpit. About a second later, … Continue reading →
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Tagged antique biplane, Cessnas, everything under control, forces acting on the cg, gear up landings, glass cockpit, groundloop, instability of the landing gear design, longitudinal axis, nosewheel pilots, Pipers, taildragger pilots, the tail of your airplane, twins, Why You Should Fly That Old Taildragger
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