Flight Training: Flight Training

Where are you?

Airport markings and signs. Knowing how to maneuver an airplane on the ground through the maze of an airport can be daunting. But a thorough knowledge of airport signs and markings will speed you safely on your way. Read Story >>

Spin Cycle

How to prevent the stall/spin scenario.Studies and articles offer facts and figures about stall/spin accidents, but they seldom address what actually causes them. Here’s what you need to know and do if faced with the stall/spin scenario. Read Story >>

John Nordstrom

Northwest Passage. Always too busy with a retail empire, John Nordstrom realized his dream of learning to fly when he retired at age 54 in 1991. Read Story >>

Technique

Trim for hands off. Maintaining pitch attitude—the magic of trimming your airplane. Read Story >>

Kansas State awarding scholarships at Oshkosh

Kansas State University in Salina, Kan., will hold seven daily drawings for $2,000 scholarships - one on each day of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., July 26 through Aug. 1.
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Tecnam introduces four-seat single

Tecnam has announced a new four-seat single-engine model called the P2010. The aircraft will be a high-wing with carbon fiber construction over the fuselage and metal wings.
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Education secretary visits Aviation High School

U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan heaped praise on Aviation High School in Des Moines, Wash., during a visit there last week.
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Wells Fargo sues Langa Air

Consider this a cautionary tale for putting money down upfront for flight training. Wells Fargo Bank filed suit last week against Langa Air and its principles for breach of contract after the school went out of business almost a year ago and took student deposits with it.
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