Aviation Articles . . .

Scott Dorsey has written numerous articles published in aviation magazines such as Private Pilot and Plane & Pilot.  Several of his articles were written especially for beginning pilots.
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"Learning to Fly."  Becoming a pilot is an interesting, rewarding and life-altering experience. In his article "Learning to Fly," published by Plane and Pilot, Scott introduces you to the training environment, and offers helpful hints for getting the most from flight training.
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"Preventing Ruined Relationships on the Runway."  While for a pilot, the aviation world is intoxicating, the airport can drive a damaging wedge between a couple.  In this article, published in Private Pilot, Scott shares some ways to keep you from ruining your relationship on the runway.
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"The Six Habits of Highly Successful Flight Students."  Few pilots would argue that an aircraft cockpit is a challenging classroom.  In this article published by Private Pilot, Scott explores six easily-developed habits that can accelerate flight training and ensure success.
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"Ten Hints from a Newbie's Cockpit." No one knows the flight training environment quite as well as someone who has just gone through that demanding process. While then a freshly-minted aviator, Scott wrote this article for Private Pilot, outlining a ten-point blueprint for success in flight training.
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"Flying the Night Shift: A General Aviation Pilot's Introduction to Freighters."  Many pilots dream of flying airliners for a living, but the doorway to that career is often a job as a freighter pilot. In this Private Pilot article, Scott gets a taste of how some professional aviators live their aviation life after the sun goes down.
Other aviation articles by Scott Dorsey:
   “Sporty's Complete Instrument Rating Course:  More Than Just Passing a Test,” Plane & Pilot, July, 2002.
   “The Gleim Private Pilot Kit.”  Plane & Pilot, June, 2002.
   “The King Private Pilot Test:  A DVD Ground School on Your Laptop.”  Plane & Pilot, March, 2002.
   “Type Clubs” (six sidebars).  Plane & Pilot, October, 2001.
   “Taking on the Twin.” Plane & Pilot, September, 2001.
   “Collegiate Flight Programs.”  Plane & Pilot's Aviation 2001 Careers Supplement, January, 2001.
   “The Ten Most Critical Mistakes.” Plane & Pilot, December, 2000.
   “From Zero-Time to the Big-Time in No Time.”  Plane & Pilot's Learn to Fly Supplement, August, 2000.
   “Setting Standards:  The King Interactive Video Program.”  Plane & Pilot's Learn to Fly Supplement, August, 2000.
   “Cessna and King Share the Cockpit.”  Plane & Pilot's Learn to Fly Supplement, August, 2000.
   “Stocking Your Flight Bag.” Private Pilot, June, 2000.
   “Fractional Ownership in General Aviation.”  Plane & Pilot, February, 2000.
   “Join the Club.”  Plane & Pilot, February, 2000.
   “Borrow or Lease?” Plane & Pilot, February, 2000.