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    How to Argue

    Interesting article on how to have a constructive debate: http://barryeisler.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-argue.html Chris (It would be awesome if folks read this article, then sent this thread into the spin zone with their responses...)
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    EAA Sport Aviation Magazine vs. The Rest

    I recently joined the EAA, since I was taking some of their builders classes and the EAA discount made it irresistible. This means I recently started getting the EAA Sport Aviation magazine. And I am floored. This magazine is way more interesting than AOPA pilot, Flying, or any other glossy...
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    IFR Engine Failure?

    In my private pilot training a major component was studying what to do if your engine failed. There was all sorts of practice in picking suitable landing spots, engine-out landings, procedures, etc. Then I did my IFR rating. The PTS doesn't even mention engine failure -- it is as if once...
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    When to engage approach mode on autopilot?

    I am currently training for my IFR rating. Recently I discovered that although I am good at hand-flying the plane, I can mess things up pretty badly when I try to fly using the autopilot. :smile: So I am doing some flights using the autopilot as much as possible (when legal) to make sure I am...
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    GPS Failure on Approach?

    I am currently pursuing my instrument rating. I was out flying with a much-more-experienced pilot friend of mine last week, and we were doing the VOR DME RNAV/GPS-A approach into KTRK using a GPS. Around the FAF the GPS glitched (lost all satellites for a few seconds), and this got me...
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