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Accident Review – Truckee, CA

3 March 2014 Truckee, CA By Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII – Master Instructor NTSB Identification: WPR14FA127 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Monday, March 03, 2014 in Truckee, CA Aircraft: PIPER PA 46 350P, registration: N9281F Injuries: 1 Fatal,1 Serious. This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors

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Tips for Choosing a Qualified PA46 Instructor

Learning how to fly the PA46 aircraft can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. The freedom to navigate the skies in a PA46 aircraft  can be a heady experience . Whether you’re learning to fly for recreational purposes or for business , it’s a task full of many challenges. If you want to Master

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Fly Safely – Train Often: Why Constant Practice Is Necessary

Practice – we all have to do it for one reason or another. Whether it’s practicing an important speech or rehearsing a piece of music, practice makes perfect. When it comes to pilot training, practice is doubly important; flying a machine thousands of feet in the air is not your regular, everyday activity. The stakes are

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Common Misconceptions about Piloting the PA46 You Need to Stop Believing Today

Novice aviators often charter the tricky territory of private aviation with a load of myths and misconceptions lurking at the back of their minds. These misunderstandings can potentially interfere with their training and keep them from experiencing of the true satisfaction in flying a PA46. These various myths regarding private aviation can perpetuate the idea

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Thinking of Buying a Piper Meridian? Here’s What You Should Know

When Piper Meridian was first introduced, it promised aviation enthusiasts luxury and performance. The Meridian is a turboprop variant of Piper Malibu Mirage; it is designed as a step-up/transitioning aircraft from light piston singles and twins to the better-powered turboprop. With an airstair door and a comfortable and cozy cabin, it is an upgrade in

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Short Field Take Off Procedure for the PA46

QUESTION – I know what the POH says, but is 2400 feet really enough runway for a Malibu, Mirage or Meridian? ANSWER – I’m Glad You Asked! The short answer to this question is yes, in many cases, but how can we know for sure? Clearly this is a density altitude related discussion and the

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