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The First Time - All pilots fly on their own for the first time one time, and the first solo flight is always like having your first girlfriend, something that you will never forget and will carry a very special meaning for you the rest of your life.

How Does An Airplane Fly? - This article has been thought for all those who want to know what goes on an airplane as it flies, how its instruments, systems and parts work and how do they keep the thing up in the air.

How To Care For An Airplane (I) - Aircraft should be repaired only by competent mechanics but they should be looked after by their owners and operators; plus, there are situations in which any sort of technician may not be available, so every pilot should know what to do for expedient field repairs.

Onboard Electrical System (I) - Aircraft frequently have an electrical system that provides energy for their instruments and other auxiliary devices.

How To Use Wood To Care For An Aircraft - Within the context of bush flying and aircraft operations within the wilderness, it is of the case that expensive equipment becomes worthless and pointless.

Meet The L-21 - The PA-18 is a great airplane for bush flying, but the L-21 is even greater.

A Visual Chronicle Of A VFR Landing (I) - This is a description based on pictures of a landing under visual flight rules; the plane is the excellent Ercoupe LV-RJU owned by the company Delta Charlie S.R.L.

Visual Differences Between Cubs - The Piper Cub is a classic airplane that has given birth to a prolific series of different models and imitations that look deceptively similar; however, by means of photos like those that we present here you may get acquainted with the different makes and models in existence today.

Meet The PA-18 Super Cub (I) - The PA-18 Super Cub is the bus plane par excellence and the model to beat for any manufacturer of STOL aircraft within the same category.

Meet The PA-11 Cub Special (I) - The PA-11 is not the most powerful Cub, neither the most advanced, but it is for many the epitome of all flying machines.

The Pilot (I) - The pilot is the most important component of an aircraft, so to speak; thus, in any description about the flight of an airplane what is a pilot is a question that must be answered before anything else.

Human Factors - An aircraft is not an isolated entity within the environment; airplanes, helicopters and so never fly on their own but are managed by crews, are under the jurisdiction of regulations that work within vast systems in which many different organisms and people take part.

Avionics And Systems - Through this page we will explain to you various different avionics and onboard systems that are common among aircraft of all types.

Instrument Panels - One of the best ways to see how the various systems that form part of an aircraft are integrated is by seeing how the information that they produce are usually presented by means of panels.

The First Things To Be Done With An Airplane (I) - When I receive a plane to be flown, these are the two things that I do before anything else.

Survival In Lightning Struck Aircraft - In terms of survival training, techniques and knowledge, a hit by a thunder is something that you would definitely like to avoid, for it can be fatal; however, there are a few individuals who seem to be resilient to such violent things and in fact, they even seem to attract thunders, for they get struck up to a dozen times during their lives.

The Stress And Tiredness Of Pilots And Aviators - There is no excuse for not taking short vacations here and there thorough the year besides the traditional ones in summer and winter; among those who fly aircraft for a living, this should be the norm aside all existing regulations.

Aeronautical Maneuvers And Procedures - Aeronautical procedures and maneuvers can be classified in four basic groups: pre-flight, normal, emergency and post-flight; here we will comment a few of them.

How To Perform A Visual Pre-Flight Check On An Airplane (I) - Before staring the engine of an airplane it is necessary that the pilot in command takes some time to visually check the vehicle in order to be sure that everything is in order.

How Do The Brakes Of An Airplane Work? (I) - Airplanes have various, often redundant braking systems that the pilot should know.

Aviators And Observers - Whenever a small aircraft is used for reconnaisance and observation, no matter what the purpose may be, some precautions should be taken into account.

Always Carry A Backup Compass, It Is A Matter Of Survival - A compass is not very costly, and carrying one as a backup tool may prove essential for survival if our primary navigation systems suffers a malfunction when we need it most.

Rehearsing The Unexpected, Survive And Win - Having a hidden ace regarding combat techniques and changing suddenly our behaviour and the expectations of our adversaries is the key for survival and victory.

Survival Gear In A Piper Cub - The placement of any kind of survival gear in a plane with tandem seats should be considered with more care than in those that have side-by-side seats.

In A Private Jet All The Way To Hawaii - Those fortunate enough to have done both things in their lives are relatively few; I am one of them and I assure you that they are worth the price!

Let's Not Forget About Our Survival Gear While Flying Around - Flying often shouldn't lead us to forget that we are flying.

The Best Way To Avoid Trouble With Aircraft - Familiarity with aircraft shouldn't mean disrespect for them.

The Hortens, Their Flying Wing And The Law - History is the ultimate judge, even if you break the law or design weapons and military aircraft, as the Horten brothers did.

Tactical Rescue - What makes a tactical rescue different from other sorts of emergency operations?

The Constant Check - Whenever you have a hot firearm in your hands - one locked and loaded - you should constantly monitor its status much like pilots keep both eyes on their instruments.

Guns In The Hands Of Pilots - The attacks of Sept 11, 2001 eventually landed handguns into some pilot's cockpits. Are these guns in the right hands?

Visual Navigation Should Remain A Visual Business - Following the shortest route while performing any sort of navigation may sound tempting, it may even sound as plain common sense to other people, but you, as the navigator are the only person that should have the last word.

Great Idea!... But I am Afraid of It?! - Whenever we think about something great to do then we also feel overwhelmed by the sheer size of our ideas and we ask ourselves how did we get into this? What are going to do? How do we start?

Educate Your Ego Before Educating Others - The way in which life, business and academic requirements are shaped today puts everyone at disadvantage, and some even in jeopardy because these conditioning elements ask too much from uneducated egos.

The Biggest Problem Of Flight Instruction - Some people just love to teach: some become flight instructors after they earn their commercial pilot license and log five hundred hours, and remain as such for the rest of their lives: but for most career-minded pilots, getting certified as flight instructors is just a step on the ladder that leads to the cockpit of an airliner.

Fly for One Third of Your Costs in Europe - Did you know that you can learn to fly an log flight hours for less than one third of your current costs in the European Union?

Aircraft and Exploration - Tips and advice for using aircraft in outdoor adventures for transportation, logistical support, observation and emergency rescue.

Aeronautical Survival: Aircraft Emergencies - Survival techniques can be applied to almost any kind of environment; in the case of aviation, the use of them begins whenever an aircraft suffers some serious trouble and enters an emergency state.

In-Flight Entertainment Or The Hell Of Boredom - The next time you go out to fly, even if it is not in places like Scandinavia, Patagonia or Kamchatka, think in advance and save yourself from the hell of boredom if you have to land in the middle of nowhere.

Communication Problems - What to do if you can't communicate from your aircraft.

Never Run Around Aircraft - A simple rule to enhance safety while starting aircraft engines.

Seaplanes Versus Other Transports - A brief explanation on why boatplanes, seaplanes and amphibians are better means of transportation than land or water vehicles.

Choosing An Aircraft and A Flight School - Some tips on how to select a flight school and aircraft type for your private pilot course.

A brief reflection on water for treks - Brief advice concerning the use of water during outdoor adventures.

Do Witches Exist After All? - Imagine yourself flying while crossing an aircraft where there is one of those guys that seem to carry bad luck with them, and now imagine that such a thing happens while you are on your first solo flight; that happened to me, and I almost didn't made it back.

FIDAE 2004 - World Experts Re-Join in Conferences of FIDAE 2004 - Since in every opportunity FIDAE it will receive in its) facilities a series of relevant conferences for the aerospace world world.

FIDAE 2004 - Worried by the Environment - FIDAE 2004 adds as new challenge, political environmental that synchronize with the accomplishment of the event.

FIDAE 2004 - Leader in Latin America Par Excellence - One of the principal points that define FIDAE 2004, as the major aeronautical modal of Latin America, is his aptitude to modernize and to adapt to the changes that take place day after day in the commercial and military aviation of the whole orb.

A brief reflection on straight lines - Do not underestimate the power of nature and human folly.

A brief reflection on those who believe that they are smarter than others - A couple of reasons to avoid doing stunts in the realm of general aviation as well as extreme outdoor sports.

Your Vehicle Survival Gear - Some fundamental considerations regarding the emergency, first-aid and survival equipment required on board of different vehicles, such as cars, boats and aircraft.

Faster Than Light? - Some stupid ideas of the kind that sometimes we should ask ourselves about our universe.

A brief in-flight comment about risks - Why taking risks from time to time is a good idea?

Aircraft and submarines - Something to think about aircraft and submarines.

A brief reflection on the lack of talents - Before listening to others about your alleged lack of talent, listen to yourself and your vocation.

About aircraft and mountains - A comment on what is common to climbing mountains and flying aircraft.

Our ability to err - Something to think about the power to commit mistakes.

Your Outdoor Photography Gear - Tips and advice for purchasing digital equipment for outdoor photography.

Combat cross training

Sparking Vocations - Don´t want to see people fail? Want to fight poverty? Then don´t feed it but dedicate yourself to opening minds; show children how to fly, sail in a boat or climb a mountain.

A Brief Description Of Monaco - Monaco is a very curious little place where ancient history mixes with business, money and hedonism.

The Malvinas Argentinas Flying Club - Assorted texts, tips, articles and advice related to the activities of the Malvinas Argentinas Flying Club and its classical Piper PA-11 and Luscombe Silvaires.

Navigation and Maps - Learn how to navigate using maps, a compass, gps systems or simply by observing natural formations - Find your way whenever you get lost in the wilderness.

Space Exploration and Astronomy - If you can't explore virgin places in our planet, no problem - There is still plenty of room left in outer space, and it does not take NASA to start exploring it.

Research and Development at The Gea Org. - Some examples of research and development projects found within The Gea Organisation.

Survival courses - Various survival courses available online.

First-Aid courses - Various first-aid courses available online.

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