Aviation Insider - December 2011

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EAA YOUNG EAGLES

DECEMBER 2011

Jetman Flies Again
Yves Rossy, better known as Jetman, flew his jet-powered carbon-fiber wing in formation with two L-39C Albatros planes over the Swiss Alps. Jetman's previous flights include flying over the English Channel and a trip across the Grand Canyon.
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Fly a Lap at the Reno Air Races
Chris Schaich takes us around the pylons at Reno in his Pitts S-1C. View the air race course from the pilot's perspective.
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Check out these other videos:
• One Lap at Reno in a P-51
• Air Race in a Jet

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Young Eagles Chairmen Fly DC-7

Aircraft and Birds Fly South for the Winter

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By Tyler Whitney, for Aviation Insider, EAA 1019639

Each issue, Tyler Whitney of California provides a Young Eagle-turned-Young Eagle pilot perspective on aviation. Tyler was one of the first Young Eagles to pass his private pilot knowledge exam after completing the Sporty's Complete Pilot Training Course.

Pilots are needed in many areas. Aviation is a career that has endless possibilities in it. For example, a pilot could fly for the airlines or the military, or he could fly charter for an FBO. A pilot could also get his commercial certificate and fly for a businessman. Read this month's column

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