How Not To Ruin The Beginning Of Your Flight

The first few minutes of any mission are critical. A pro explains what can go wrong and how to keep that happening

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Picture this: You’re in a single-engine airplane, barely at flying speed. The vast majority of the runway is in your rearview, the trees are out in front of you, and you’re hoping that nothing goes wrong, because there aren’t a lot of options. What to do to improve the odds on this most critical phase of flight.

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