Jarrod Roberts
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Airplane Flaps – What are They, and How Do They Work?
Anyone who has flown on an airliner and looked out over the wing during flight is probably familiar with flaps.…
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How Accelerated Stalls Happen—and How to Avoid Them
What makes commercial training more demanding is the introduction of advanced maneuvers like accelerated stalls. You’ll have to demonstrate your…
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Turning Stalls: How One Split-Second Decision Can Save Your Life
Turning stalls are one of the often misunderstood scenarios student pilots face, especially during slow flight and pattern work. Not…
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3 Reasons You Should Get a Seaplane Rating
Looking for a completely new experience, a way to learn new flying skills, and have a blast at the same…
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How to Master Power-on Stalls
In this article you’ll learn all about power-on stalls. A key element to learning to control your aircraft through its…
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How to Perform a Short Field Landing
Transcript from the video: Hey everyone. It’s Liz from Thrust Flight. Today we’re gonna be discussing the proper technique for…
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How to Prepare for Your Airline Pilot Interview | 13 Tips
In this article we’ll help you prepare for your airline pilot interview. So you’ve put in the time and money,…
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Can Airline Pilots Wear Glasses? 4 Options for Pilots
I hear the question all the time, can commercial pilots wear glasses? It’s a frequent concern from potential students. And…
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Performing the Standard Instrument Departure
Every phase of an instrument flight has a published route one can follow. They’re called Standard Instrument Departures. To accommodate…
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How to Talk to ATC: 6 Tips for Brand New Pilots
Learning how to talk to ATC can be intimidating… …but these 6 tips will guide you in your journey to…
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How to Prepare for Your FAA Checkride & Pass the First Time
Today I’m going to help you prepare for your FAA checkride. After dozens of hours in the plane and dozens…
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ATC Communications Pilots Must Know
In this article, we’re going to help all you new pilots out there who are struggling with ATC communication phrases.…
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What Is CTAF and How Do You Use It? | CTAF vs UNICOM
In this article we’re going to explore the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, also known as CTAF. Radio communications can be…
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High Wing vs Low Wing: Which is Better?
In this article we’re going to wade into one of the great aviation debates, high wing vs low wing. Many…
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Finding the Best Paper vs. Electronic Logbook
There’s an app for that! It’s true most of the time, even in the cockpit of your aircraft. And true…
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Why This is the Best iPad for Pilots
In this article I’ll help you pick the best aviation iPad for your flying situation. Tablet computers are everywhere these…
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Faro AIR Review – Is This the Best Lightweight Aviation Headset
If you’re tired of literally being weighed down by your aviation headset, you might be drawn to the Faro Air…
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What is the Fastest Jet in the World? Discover 16 Contenders
“I wanna go fast.” Ricky Bobby said it, and most pilots have said it, too. And while NASCAR drivers do…
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10 Best Flashlights for Pilots (And Headlamps Too)
In this post, I’ll share some of the best flashlights for pilots. A good quality flashlight is a flight bag essential.…
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Performing the Cessna 172 Preflight Checklist
Sometimes called the walk-around, the Cessna 172 preflight checklist is the initial inspection a pilot makes of the aircraft right…