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Fuel Requirements for Training Flight

May 14, 2026May 15, 2026 paul.a.roberts

Begin forwarded message: From: “marterr@aol.com” <marterr@aol.com&gt; Date: February 5, 2026 at 4:11:04 PM EST 5 Feb 2026 Marc Nathanson Mark Holzwarth When you or your solo student arrives at the aircraft and find that it has not been topped off, you Read More …

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Flight Characteristics at Various Configurations and Airspeeds

May 14, 2026May 15, 2026 paul.a.roberts

Begin forwarded message: From: “marterr@aol.com” <marterr@aol.com&gt; Subject: From Marc Nathanson 20 February 2026 Flight Characteristics at Various Configurations and Airspeeds Date: February 20, 2026 at 7:25:59 AM EST From Marc Nathanson 20 February 2026 Flight Characteristics at Various Configurations and Airspeeds Read More …

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Logbook Reviews

May 14, 2026May 15, 2026 paul.a.roberts

10 April 2026 Upon review of student pilot logbooks, I have found a lack of training in the areas listed below. These shall be accomplished and logged in the students’ logbook prior to solo. 1.      Red Bird spin training a.      This shall Read More …

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Was someone eating and Seat Backs Exiting the back seats

May 14, 2026May 15, 2026 paul.a.roberts

The picture at the bottom is a fork I found in the back seat of one of our Warriors. Makes me wonder what it was doing there. Please teach students and remind renters that there are only certain foods and Read More …

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