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The impossible turn

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On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, the National Association of Flight Instructors‘ MentorLIVE broadcast will feature Captain Brian Schiff covering the hotly debated, controversial topic of returning to the departure runway following an engine failure soon after takeoff.

His live presentation, “The Possible Turn — Engine Failure After Takeoff in Single-Engine Airplanes,” will be streamed online beginning at 8 p.m. EST.

Since the early days of aviation, turning around to land on the departure runway has been called “the impossible turn.” Schiff will offer a convincing argument to the contrary, identifying times when it is indeed safer to turn back to the runway.

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Association teams with flight school to offer scholarships

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Westchester Aviation Association (WAA), a non-profit organization representing general aviation at Westchester County Airport, and Academy of Aviation, a flight school located at the airport, have collaborated to provide scholarships for those who aspire to become pilots.

Two WAA Bill Weaver Aviation Scholarships — one for $7,000 and another for $3,000 — will be awarded as a credit towards flight training at the Academy of Aviation.

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Skyblazer Academy takes flight

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CINCINNATI — Skyblazer Academy, an organization dedicated to helping young adults in aviation, has launched.

Its mission is to expand access for young adults in the field of aviation as pilots, aviation professionals, and future leaders. Traditional obstacles such as time, money, and resources currently prevent 80% of student pilots from obtaining their private pilot certificate.

“By removing the barriers of cost, time, and unfocused resources, Skyblazer will help to ensure many more young adults successfully complete private pilot training,” says Matt Gerus, president of Skyblazer Academy.

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New features and content added to Sporty’s Study Buddy apps

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New content and features have been added to Sporty’s Study Buddy apps for the Private Pilot, Sport Pilot, Instrument Pilot, and Remote Pilot tests. All four apps are available for both iPhone/iPad and Android devices.

The latest update adds more than 200 new FAA test prep questions to the apps, each with explanations covering why each answer is correct or incorrect written by Sporty’s team of CFIs. Each question also includes a link to the supporting FAA reference handbook or appropriate resource for further study.

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