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From Aerodynamics to Zulu

AeroWords Posted on 2014-08-31 by avi8rix2014-08-31

When you’re all pumped up about learning to fly, the idea of ground school may not seem all that exciting. Far too often, both learners and (sad to say) instructors view this part of the process as a necessary evil … Continue reading →

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