TRENDS IN PILOT GEAR, WITH JOHN ZIMMERMAN OF SPORTY'S PILOT SHOP
John Zimmerman, vice president at Sporty's Pilot Shop, explores what kind of new products are popular with pilots, takes a look at what's coming up in 2010, and explains why if you don't yet own a personal locator beacon, maybe it's time you should put it on your shopping list.

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A VICTORY FOR AIRLINE PASSENGER RIGHTS?
The Department of Transportation announced new rules for ramp delays last week, but are they as tough as they seem? AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Anjum Malik of FlyersRights.org about the rules and the group's next move.

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AVIATION SAFETY INVESTIGATES THE STATE OF SPIN TRAINING WITH JOHN KING AND RICH STOWELL
As part of its detailed coverage in the January 2010 issue, the editors of Aviation Safety interview veteran flight instructors John King and Rich Stowell about the state of stall and spin training.

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BONUS VIDEO: AVIATION SAFETY DISSECTS THE ANATOMY OF A CIRRUS STALL ACCIDENT
So-called over-the-top or cross-control stall accidents have been common among general aviation pilots for years. But no one has ever really documented what happens in one — until now. Thanks the widespread use of glass cockpits, this fatal stall accident has been extraordinarily well-documented by accident investigators and includes a video re-creation. Aviation Safety magazine walks you through the accident in this video.