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How Summer Weather Conditions Can Affect Flight Safety

How Summer Weather Conditions Can Affect Flight Safety
We enjoy great weather year-round here in sunny Florida, but when it comes to aviation the summer months can be especially challenging for pilots. Hurricane season, which begins in June and ends in November, brings with it heavy rain and thunderstorms that affect visibility and may reduce flight safety. Anyone training to be a pilot in Florida...
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How to Recognize Wind Shear

How to Recognize Wind Shear
For any pilot, safety is of the utmost importance. Several things can affect both the safety and quality of a flight, including weather and atmospheric conditions. Aside from rain and fog, which can cause reduced flying visibility, weather conditions such as wind shear can have a significant impact on your flying experience. Wind shear is a...
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What It’s Like to Be a Private Pilot

What It’s Like to Be a Private Pilot
We started Gold Seal Aviation because we wanted to share our love of flying with others who aspire to be pilots. Getting a pilots license is hard work and requires a lot of dedication, but it’s worth it. Many people may never get to experience the joys of being a private pilot, but if you’re willing...
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