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We had a listener write in recently asking if we can discuss how to determine if our aircraft is airworthy, The recent crash in Daytona Beach, FL caused him to think more about determining if an airplane is airworthy from a legal and practical standpoint. He also wanted to know how to determine if the school, club, or FBO you rent from has airworthy airplanes. All good questions.
Preflight Checklist:
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June 29, 2018 edition is now live which includes two new scholarships :
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News And Announcements:
FAA CUTS COST OF TRAINING, PROFICIENCY
INSTRUMENT AND SPORT PILOTS BIG BENEFICIARIES
Cruise Flight:
Is your aircraft airworthy.
The rules.
Your responsibility.
Using your judgement when purchasing or renting.
Who is doing the maintenance on the plane you’re flying?
After Landing Checklist:
Picks Of The Week:
Bill – http://www.airfields-freeman.com/
Carl – Flight of Passage: A Memoir
Rick – “Density Altitude +” iOS app
Tom – 101 Things To Do With Your Private Pilot’s License
Links Mentioned In The Podcast:
https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/airworthiness_certification/aw_overview/
Video Of The Week:
Our friends over at Polk State University (of which our own Eric Crump is the Aerospace Program Director) are continuing to grow their program and announced a new flight training partner in Sunrise Aviation: