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Key Takeaways:

  • One article proposes a more effective approach to FAA flight reviews, aiming to ensure pilots retain critical information rather than experiencing inconsistent or superficial reviews.
  • Another article emphasizes that in flight training, merely practicing is insufficient; practicing incorrect techniques can be as detrimental as not practicing at all.
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As the Beacon Turns #82: A Review to Remember
The FAA says a flight review can be conducted mostly at the discretion of the CFI, but that means you could get anything from a “checkride” to a pencil-whipped joyride. AVweb’s Michael Maya Charles has a better way — a way to help the pilot remember the important information — in this month’s column.

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From the CFI #3: Practice Does Not Make Perfect
No, we’re not saying you shouldn’t practice. AVweb’s Linda Pendleton takes a crack at another truism of flight training, showing that practicing the wrong thing can be just as bad as not practicing.

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