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Traffic Pattern Apr 23, 2026

Steep turns on the checkride and the altitude loss that starts before you even roll in

Master steep turns on your checkride by leading with back pressure during roll-in and managing energy throughout the maneuver.

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Traffic Pattern Apr 22, 2026

Short field landings and the checkride mistakes that start on downwind

Fix your short field landings by mastering the five-link chain from downwind setup through braking and full stop.

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Traffic Pattern Apr 20, 2026

Steep turns and the three mistakes that fail them on every checkride

Avoid the three most common steep turn mistakes that fail checkrides: rushed entries, chasing the altimeter, and botched rollouts.

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