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Unplanned Theme • The realization that the spirit of learning should never be ignored

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CFI Changes & More • Milestone anniversaries in aviation this year

Funding the Gaps • Scholarship opportunities abound at different levels of training for applicants of varied backgrounds.

ADM TO THE RESCUE • Aeronautical decision-making skills need to be used and practicedÑbecause they work.

CROSSWORD • CLEAR SKIES

THE PRACTICAL MAGIC of Economical Buys • Choices abound for entry-level affordable aircraft.

DUELING FLIGHT SIMS • How MSFS 2020 and X-Plane 12 compare in primary pilot proficiency

THE SCENIC ROUTE • A trip to Long Island’s Montauk—and all the quaint town has to offer—proves to be worth the wait.

SHOULD BUDDING PILOTS BUY THEIR OWN AIRPLANES? • It could be worthwhile, but there are a lot of considerations.

SAY AGAIN? • There are many ways to ease the anxiety of communicating on the radio.

THE RIGHT WORDS MATTER

Hard Deck Lessons • Maneuvering at low altitude can hurt.

Three Strikes for Captain ‘Sparky’ • An airliner dealing with lightning provided an unforgettable, jolting experience.

ORGANIZE YOUR FLIGHT Like a Pro • There’s an art to having the right gear in the right place at the right time.

ACCIDENT BRIEFS

T-38 Talon • The supersonic jet trainer is blessed with movie star looks.

Katherine Stinson • The first skywriter helped shape the future of aviation.