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Heres another AOPA piece we are pleased to share - this time on Runway Conditions.
https://t.co/ACVFJvaIwi

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Good Judgment is No Accident
The choices we make play a major role in how safe we are. In this AOPA course we’ll look at simple techniques for making better decisions both before and during flight.

https://t.co/Wv4cUVFjlb

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Hate to say this but it's time for some winter flying brush-ups.
https://t.co/kQ5M9ENQVm

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From our colleagues at AOPA a course on precipitation and icing - just in time for winter!

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Well Mother Nature has decided to premier her latest season earlier than many expected. So maybe it is time to brush up on winter ops. https://t.co/fCD0QzwyYr

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Its not summer anymore and we should all be thinking about dressing to survive if the worst happens - https://t.co/PfcMGhmL6S

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From our friends at AOPA - Safety videos that cover fuel management, collision avoidance, weather, passenger briefings, emergency procedures, survival tips, and more.

https://t.co/zLlToeYxFm

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From our friends at ASI - Safety Tip: The Rudder — It Gets No Respect!

Are you guilty of rudder neglect? Check out this quick reminder on the importance of yaw recognition and coordinated flight.

https://t.co/yhnHzZC6JZ

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Moving Water and Docking
Correctly set up your approach you should be able to step from the float. Have a docking line ready to secure your aircraft to the dock. It is very difficult to hold an airplane against an offshore breeze or strong current.
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Hear what's going on but don't quite get the conversation? Here are the 4 Ws of good communication.
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It's pretty stormy around this time of year. Maybe time to brush up with this free AOPA course.
https://t.co/iEZn2Pi2JL

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Another Safety Tip share - https://t.co/uv09ymyyF6

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Do you know how to handle an engine out on take off? Here is short video that may help you one day.
https://t.co/dITOboTSz5

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From our friends at AOPA - ASI Safety Tip: Greasing the Landing
Struggling to nail the perfect landing? Whether you’re having trouble timing your flare, or managing your airspeed, try this quick technique – and you could be landing like a pro in no time.

https://t.co/z9HYUUhaJ5

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Good Judgment is No Accident!
The choices we make play a major role in how safe we are. In this AOPA course
look at simple techniques for making better decisions both before and during flight.
https://t.co/Wv4cUVFjlb

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Another Safety Tip from our AOPA friends -
https://t.co/6gjvkBKGEE

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If you plan to fly a drone for fun you must learn and follow the laws that apply to recreational drone use. If you are using your drone for work or research, you will need special permission to fly your drone. https://t.co/mTyduxHgOL

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It's thunderstorm season once again. Test your knowledge of what to do - https://t.co/iEZn2Pi2JL

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Getting to and from the runway may sound like a simple task, but the reality is more complicated. In this course from AOPA, they focus on practical steps to avoid runway incursions and other incidents on the airport surface.
https://t.co/WzWUEjFLuX

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The purpose of these videos is to either acquaint, or more likely, reacquaint you with the correct way to operate out of the different kinds of landing strips and in particular what is called MF operations.

https://t.co/3w0a7drEVJ