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Why & How To Avoid Aircraft Icing

by Greg Gorak, CFII This seems like an excellent time of the year to talk about icing. When I started my career as a charter pilot in a Merlin III, I served my apprenticeship as copilot to a wonderful 24-year-old … Continue reading

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The Spin Begins At Aircraft Propeller Service…. Things You Need To Know About Your Propeller

by Dave Weiman When it comes to aircraft maintenance and the annual inspection, most aircraft owners are keeping their fingers crossed that the compression will be good in all cylinders, and that they still have some time remaining on their … Continue reading

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The History of A Legacy Airline In The Midwest

by Dave Weiman MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Growing up in the Twin Cities, everyone in the community looked up to Northwest Airlines because it was based at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and this gave us a sense of pride and … Continue reading

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