Gathering brings national speakers to Alaska 

Tom George, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association  Seminars are a thread that runs through the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering.  In addition to looking at the newest aviation equipment at the trade show, or admiring the aircraft in the static display, a series of seminars are scheduled that cover everything from Seaplane safety to an around-the-world…

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Landing Gear Works

Titanium Main Landing Gear, Titanium Tail Gear Springs, and all Landing Gear Works products now sold exclusively through McFarlane Aviation!  The Landing Gear Works (TLGW) specializes in the manufacturing of titanium landing gear legs for Cessna 180 and 185 as well as tail gear springs, tailwheel assemblies and landing gear components for various Cessna aircraft.…

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3 Critical Mistakes Pilots Make About Snacking 

By Kylie Viens Snacking is more than just a way to curb hunger—it’s a key strategy for pilots to maintain focus, energy, and overall health while in the air. Whether you’re flying for fun on a weekend adventure or managing long haul flights as a commercial pilot, the right snacks can help keep your energy…

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HOW OUR BRAIN IS WIRED TO FOOL US! 

By John M. Dahlen  It’s not uncommon for us to get caught fooling ourselves from time to time. But did you know our brain is wired to fool us virtually all of the time? It’s been said that our brain is bombarded with millions of bits of data input every second of every day. When…

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Adventure and Catastrophe

By Bernie Willis Many of us are about to start flying a whole lot more than we did this past winter.  Those upgrades are finished and the days are long and the temperature is quite nice.  If your lake is still frozen or not you’re about ready to head out for adventure.  Are you set…

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