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Traffic Pattern Aug 16, 2026

Mayday and Pan-Pan, the Two Radio Calls That Tell a Controller Exactly How Much Trouble You're In

Learn when to call Mayday vs Pan-Pan, the exact radio format to use, and how to practice both before an emergency ever happens.

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Traffic Pattern Jul 27, 2026

The In-Flight Engine Fire, Mixture to Idle Cutoff, and the Forward Slip That Keeps the Flames Off the Cabin

How to handle an in-flight engine fire: mixture idle cutoff, fuel and master off, then forward slip to keep flames off the cabin.

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