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Misconceptions About Landing

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Joe Clark

Wednesday, I wrote about a pilot flying a light twin who made a hot approach and floated down the runway.  I think there are many pilots who carry misconceptions about flying into the cockpit with them when they learn how … Continue reading →

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