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General Aviation Safety Promotion
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    Mar 28, 2018
    #Pilots quickly learn the Aviate-Navigate-Communicate mantra, which serves as a reminder of essential duties and priorities. We added “mitigate” — another term for risk management — at the end, but mitigating hazards is an ongoing process. Read more at: adobe.ly/2DeqjtU
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    Sep 8, 2017
    🌬️🛩️ Prepare your aircraft for #HurricaneIrma! If you can't hangar it, use this tie-down checklist from @AOPA: aopa.org/training-and-s…
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    May 16, 2018
    ✅ Update to AC 90-66B, Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations. Traffic pattern standard now 1000ft AGL, with left-hand turns, unless terrain/obstacles mandate otherwise. Large & turbine-powered airplanes should enter pattern at 1500ft AGL Download: bit.ly/90-66B
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    Aug 31, 2018
    Is that my runway? 🛫 Even #pilots with years of experience are not exempt from making basic mistakes — a wrong surface operation. Take a quick refresher on this “usual suspect” that is a common cause of general aviation (GA) mishaps at: adobe.ly/2lKUvqt
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    Sep 11, 2018
    If your aircraft is in the path of #Florence it's time to move it inland. If you can't hangar it, then make sure to tie it down properly. Here are some tips from @AOPA: aopa.org/training-and-s… (Staff photo by Chris Matula/The Palm Beach Post)
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    Mar 8, 2016
    How well do you use #TheForce to maintain aircraft control? 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB #FlySafe #avgeek #airplane
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    Aug 7, 2018
    More than 25% of general aviation fatal accidents occur during the maneuvering phase of flight — turning, climbing, or descending close to the ground. The vast majority of these involve buzzing attempts and stall/spin scenarios. #FlySafe and read this: bit.ly/2M8If1H
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    Jul 6, 2020
    👩‍✈️👨‍✈️ Human factors play a big role in aviation safety, not only for those who pilot aircraft, but also for those who design, manufacture, & maintain them. Learn more by reading our new July/August issue of "FAA Safety Briefing" magazine through our blog: medium.com/faa/the-human-…
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    Mar 20, 2019
    Fly regularly with an instructor who will challenge you to review what you know, help you explore new horizons, and encourage you to do your best. Download our #FlySafe fact sheet to learn more about pilot proficiency training at: bit.ly/PilotProf
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    Mar 5, 2020
    Replying to @JocAPhotography and @captanne
    Yes, thanks for that. We call it snarge. Though if you have an aircraft versus bird, please report that here: wildlife.faa.gov
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    Oct 18, 2019
    Pilot error contributes to nearly half of all engine failures in flight. Learn why it happens, how to prevent it, and what to do if it happens to you at adobe.ly/32dB5NZ.
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    Feb 25, 2020
    No matter how capable the avionics and automation appear to be, keep it in its proper place and never vacate the left seat to mere technology. Read more: adobe.ly/2QuvEqS
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    Jun 4, 2018
    New LED projects are shedding light on ways that may enable small airfield operators to afford safety enhancing lighting systems. Learn more about the progress of PEGASAS at: adobe.ly/2vYgLoo
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    Jan 7, 2020
    How well do you know your aircraft? Get a refresher on each major section of your aircraft including the many design, performance, and structural variations you’ll likely see and how they affect your flying. Go on adobe.ly/2sTC49V to read more. #FlySafe #AvGeek