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The Instrument Cross-Check Is Bigger Than You Think

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The traditional instrument scan is still important, but modern IFR flying demands something more. Tim Decker explains how to build a broader cross-check that keeps you ahead of the airplane and its automation.

Webinar Video: Garmin AXIS Flight Displays

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Take a first look at Garmin Axis including features such as 3D SafeTaxi, onboard data logging, and the Flight Management System (FMS).

IFR Holding Procedures Explained: A Pilot’s Guide to Holding Patterns

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Maximum holding speeds in knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) have been designated for specific altitude ranges. Often pilots can avoid flying a holding pattern or reduce the length of time spent in the holding pattern, by slowing down on the way to the holding fix.

Video Tip: Understanding STARs

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In this video tip, we’ll use the FINGER FIVE arrival into the Dallas area to break down how the different transitions come together, compare traditional VOR/DME-based STARs with modern RNAV arrivals

Practical IFR: The Contact Approach

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A good IFR plan isn't one you follow blindly—it's one that gives you options when conditions change. Jeff Van West looks at the underappreciated contact approach and how it can add flexibility to your next IFR flight.

Don’t Just Press Buttons: Modern Autopilot Habits That Matter

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Modern autopilots can dramatically reduce workload—but only if you understand what they're doing. Here are six habits that will help you get more from your autopilot while staying ahead of the airplane.

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