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Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Worth It? Yes and No

aprivatepilot12 months ago12 months ago08 mins

I’m not one for burying the lead but I mean it when I say Sustainable Aviation fuel (100UL) is both worth it and not worth it. I’m going to stay away from the status of the certifications and what engines are cleared to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel and instead talk about my view of whether…

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Why Are So Many Small Planes Crashing?

aprivatepilot1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

There is no doubt that small planes have a higher probability of having an accident than a commercial airliner but today’s airliners are just about the safest way you can do anything. In fact the safest ways to travel in deaths per mile in the United States are ranked. Lowest deaths per mile in the…

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low pass landing
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FAA Fights Low Passes With Trent Palmer

aprivatepilot1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

If you don’t know Trent Palmer he’s a back country pilot and a Youtuber who posts video’s of his exploits flying his Kitfox experimental aircraft primarily throughout Nevada, Idaho and Northern California. What you may not know is that he’s been in a battle with the FAA for his right to perform landings on soft…

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737 Max issues
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What’s Next For Boeing and The Airlines

aprivatepilot1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

It’s not new to anyone by now that Boeings troubles with the 737 Max aren’t going anywhere. First with the crash of multiple 737 Max’s due to software issues with a flight safety system and now with the recent loss of a emergency door plug at 14,000ft mid accent. What Happened With Alaska Airlines 737…

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