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Fly Like a Pro - Part 11 FAA and Emergencies

Written by Paul A. Craig

So what happens after notification of an emergency reaches the Flight Standards District Office? What is more dangerous -- the emergency or the FAA? I interviewed an FAA Flight Standards Inspector, about the subject.

Fly Like A Pro (Part 1 -- The Danger Zone)

Written by Paul A. Craig

Accident statistics indicate that pilots with the least experience have the most accidents -- but are there ways to turn that around ... are there ways to help you fly like you have 1000 hours? This week we start a new series on how to find out.

Flap Failure -- It Happens

Written by Jeff Pardo

A careful preflight won't protect you from some problems -- in the case of a flap problem though, that’s not necessarily the case. Knowing what to look for (and what to do if it happens anyway) can make the difference between a tough day and a bad year -- or no year.