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Contaminated fuel on the ground can lead to serious problems in the air. Here's an example of pilots that sumped their fuel and still had a contamination-related engine failure...

Pilots Experience Engine Failure From Fuel Contamination Contaminated fuel on the ground can lead to serious problems in the air. Here's an example of pilots that sumped their fuel and still had a contamination-related engine failure.

You know that propellers generate thrust, but how exactly does it happen?

How A Propeller Generates Thrust The answer is relatively simple, and it all goes back to how lift is created and directed.

You're planning an IFR flight, and the weather at your destination is marginal. What's the minimum weather you need to NOT be required to file an alternate? (at least +/- 1 hour around the ETA)

Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 IFR Preflight Planning Questions? Ready to plan an IFR flight?