Plane & Pilot

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Plane & Pilot

That’ll Teach ’Em • Finding the right flight school and instructor is essential to your aviation journey.

Blue Angels Dominate Seafair in Pacific Northwest • FAA safety inspectors to earn contract bonus; NAFI recognizes 2 flight instructors with awards

CROSSWORD • SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED • Experiencing bad luck is part of flying, so be as prepared as possible to deal with it.

REACH OF THOSE WHO TEACH • Rew ards of being a flight instructor far outweigh the challenges.

SKY’S THE LIMIT WHEN STARTING AN AVIATION BUSINESS • Seriously, who wants to be a millionaire?

WHEN TRAINING TURNS TOO REALISTIC • Bubble-wrapping the curriculum isn’t the answer, but there’s a middle ground.

DON’T SHUT THE LEARNING DOORWAY • You’ve got your fresh private pilot certificate—so now what?

NEGOTIATING THE OBSTACLE COURSE • Learning to fly always presents challenges, making it a lifestyle, not just a pursuit.

Phone a Friend? • Sometimes, calling an instructor isn’t the best use of resources in an emergency.

Moving to the Left Seat • Being an airline captain really is a lot like serving as a general contractor, coordinating the efforts of the crew.

INSTRUCTING AND ‘STUDENTING’ LIKE A PRO • Here’s how to make the most out of the flight training experience.

ACCIDENT BRIEFS

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Bellanca Aries T-250 • Anderson and Greenwood designed a sophisticated travel machine.

John Paul Riddle • Former barnstormer partnered to create a world-class flight training school.