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Video: A Must-See AvGeek Music Montage by Airborne Films

Take a break and watch a great collection of HD aviation clips to feed your daily need for AvGeek!
by Phil Derner Jr.
 

 
 
Photo by Eric Dunetz

Taking a Step Back to Appreciate Flight

In today's world of high-speed technology, so many take advantage of air travel, but forget its long history. Taking a step back and adding a little perspective can make airplane geeks out of anyone.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Regional Jets, The Cure or the Disease?

The emergence of regional jets in the 1990s was a major game-changer among the business models of legacy carriers that are still evolving today. Are they saving an otherwise hurting industry, or more of a hindrance?
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Video: The 4 Rules in Choosing a Safe Outfit To Fly In

Not enough people think about their health and the rare chance of aircraft emergencies when getting dressed for a flight. NYCA's Phil Derner goes over his four rules for a safe attire.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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The Why, How and Where of Flight Diversions

While diversions do happen frequently, the decision to land a plane perhaps hundreds or thousands of miles from its destination is not taken lightly. A look at why planes divert and how pilots, dispatchers and managers choose w...
by Phil Derner Jr.
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