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Airport Signs and Markings

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Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing.   Pop quiz: What is the new ICAO standard marking for a taxiway approaching a runway?  What is the difference between a relocated threshold and

Operating at Non-Paved Airports

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Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing.   There was a time when all airports didn’t have asphalt, pavement, or concrete. Nowadays it's hard to think about operating at an airport without

Fly to Chico (KCIC) and Witness Where History Took Place in 1961

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  According to some “official” sources the first air hijacking attempt on American soil happened on July 31, 1961 when pipeline worker Bruce Britt, Sr., boarded and attempted to commandeer a Pacific Airlines flight at the Chico Municipal Airport, in Chico, California, intending to return to his home in Smackover, AK.        CLICK HERE First U.S. skyjacking attempt was in Chico

Getting FAA Approved to Fly A Vision Jet

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Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing   Many of us have flown in a jet, albeit in the passenger compartment or maybe in a flight simulator. A dream for some is

Investigating Airplane Ownership

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Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing.   At some time, most pilots consider owning their own plane. Have you? Because of the large investment and the risks associated, buying a plane

Handling an Electrical Failure while IFR in Busy Airspace

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Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about special sign-in instructions for this seminar   The Los Angeles area is one of the most challenging and diverse airspaces to operate in, in the entire country.

WAAS or GPS Failures when Flying RNAV Approaches

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Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing. Instrument approaches have evolved greatly over the years.  From the old VOR/DME approaches to ILS, and RNAV GPS approaches. With each new type of approach

The Sacramento Trilogy

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Anytime during the first 2 weeks of December fly to Sacramento California and land at all 3 towered airports in one day.  Sacramento International (KSMF), Sacramento Executive (KSAC) and Sacramento Mather (KMHR).  Submit a 1 sentence description of your flight to flyoutgroup@gmail.com so we can all compare all of our experiences.  Don't forget to beware

Understanding and Avoiding Graveyard Spirals, An Exploration of In-Flight Illusions

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Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing.   In primary training, pilots learn that visual and vestibular sensations do not necessarily reflect the actual position, speed and attitude of the aircraft they