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The Hot Stick Cowboy Pilot | B-52 Crash, Lt. Col. Holland, June 24, 1994
Human Factors Analysis of June 24, 1994 – B-52 Crash On June 24, 1994 Lt. Col. Holland was practicing maneuvers for an air show. While executing a "go-around" at 250 feet altitude, the plane stalled and fell out of the air. For the vast majority of humanity, learning, and therefore changes in behavior often only […]
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Flight Icing Considerations for General Aviation Aircraft
An important topic for flying in the Colorado Rockies. I figured a post on fight icing is due. Tis the season for flight icing. Today, I’m watching it snow and my flight lessons for the day have been cancelled due to inclement weather. In-flight icing represents a severe threat to the safety of general aviation […]
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Flightseeing | Flight to See Fall Colors of the Colorado Rockies from the Air
Autumn is at it’s peak in the next couple weeks, an ideal time to see the Rockies. I was up flying today in the Roaring Fork Valley, and boy the colors are amazing. 9 News said the colors are at peak next weekend. This is a great time to fly the Colorado Rockies and see […]
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X-Plane 9 for iPad, Another Great Aviation iPad App
Fun… Yes. But Also a Great Simulatior Instructional Aid!I recently added the new X-Plane 9 to the contents of my iPad. I previously had X-Plane on my iPhone and thought it was ok. I was sure in for a surprise when I downloaded X-Plane 9 for the iPad. X-Plan 9 simulator is simply incredible, and […]
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Leadville Flight Instruction and Flight Training
Eagle County Regional Airport a short drive from Leadville Alpine Flight School, located at Eagle County Regional Airport is the ideal place to get your private pilot’s license or instrument rating. We specialize in private pilot and mountain flight training and instruction. We also can fly to Leadville and provide flight instruction there for a […]
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Learning to fly at 16, 17, or 18 years of age, what’s the right age?
When is the right time to have your son or daughter learn to fly?I occasionally get asked what’s the right age to get my son or daughter into flight lessons. Having just had this discussion a couple hours ago, I figured this would be a great topic to add to the blog. First, let’s look […]
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Learn Mountain Flying – Topic: Aircraft Performance
With the increase in summertime temperatures the density altitude also increases. I frequently tell pilots “KNOW YOUR PERFORMANCE” – That doesn’t mean just know how to read the performance chart in section 5 of the AFM, but rather know exactly how the plane will perform. How you ask? With each flight you should consult your […]
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Mountain CFI launches iPhone Application
News and Information from MountainCFI available on the iPhone In the next 30 days you’ll be able to get the content of this website delivered to your iPhone through our new iPhone application created by iTechnology Design. Thought provoking ideas and content focused on flying small aircraft in the Colorado high country. The MountainCFI iPhone application […]
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Flight Icing Considerations for General Aviation Aircraft
Full Paper For many pilots the term “In-Flight Icing” conjures up thoughts of terror in the cockpit when being caught off-guard by unexpected icing. In reality, in-flight icing can be a very severe threat to any aircraft, especially general aviation aircraft. Eventually, even pilots who embark under ideal conditions each flight will eventually find themselves […]
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Aviation Safety Ramifications of Flight Crew Personnel Using Ketosis Diets
Fad diets impact the ability to think. Aviation Safety Ramifications of Flight Crew Personnel Using Ketosis Diets By: Loren French The last 5 years have brought about an explosion in the usage of fad diets to combat overweight bodies and obesity. Some of these diets induce a physiological condition called ketosis to accelerate weight loss. […]
