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NEWS FEATURES The Making of the World’s Largest SkydiveThe world’s most experienced skydivers recently met in Thailand to build a record, 400-way formation. What did it take? The resources of an entire air force, 300 tons of Jet-A, a trainload of oxygen bottles and the determined endurance of a marathon runner, according to AVweb’s Editorial Director (and skydiver) Paul Bertorelli. _______COLUMNS The Savvy Aviator #28: Be PreparedThe most exasperating aircraft mechanicals invariably occur between Friday night and Sunday afternoon when you’re hundreds of miles from home. The difference between a minor annoyance and major trauma often hinges on whether you’re prepared. __________AUDIO CLIPNon-towered pattern entry. Dick Taylor explains the not-so-common knowledge that keeps you safer in the pattern at a non-towered airport. This is one case where the simplest approach isn’t always the best. Click through to learn.
NEWS FEATURES
The Making of the World's Largest Skydive
The world's most experienced skydivers recently met in Thailand to build a record, 400-way formation. What did it take? The resources of an entire air force, 300 tons of Jet-A, a trainload of oxygen bottles and the determined endurance of a marathon runner, according to AVweb's Editorial Director (and skydiver) Paul Bertorelli.
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COLUMNS
The Savvy Aviator #28: Be Prepared
The most exasperating aircraft mechanicals invariably occur between Friday night and Sunday afternoon when you're hundreds of miles from home. The difference between a minor annoyance and major trauma often hinges on whether you're prepared.
__________
AUDIO CLIP
Non-towered pattern entry. Dick Taylor explains the not-so-common knowledge that keeps you safer in the pattern at a non-towered airport. This is one case where the simplest approach isn't always the best. Click through to learn.
