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The Jacobson Flare was to be standardised at Soar Aviation, but …
The Jacobson Flare was to be standardised at Soar Aviation, but ... Following on from our last post, Generation Next, which...
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Generation Next and the Jacobson Flare: Australian Flying Magazine – Nov/Dec 2020
From the earliest stages, back in 1985-87, David Jacobson has shared all aspects of the development of the Jacobson Flare,...
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Where? + How? + When? + How much? + How fast? = the 5 Simple Keys to the JF
Our www.jacobsonflare.com home page describes The Jacobson Flare: Precisely. In just 3 simple sentences: 1. The Jacobson Flare uses a...
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To learn something new, we may have to un-learn something old …
"To learn something new, we may have to un-learn something old ..." I was reminded of this intriguing thought, in...
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“I learned much more about flying from that experience …”
"I learnt more about flying from that experience ..." We were arriving in Brisbane from the South for runway 19L...
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‘Mud or Mustard’ by former RAAF F-18 Top Gun Ralph Petritsch
You may well ask what the term ‘Mud or Mustard’ has to do with flying? It does, in fact, have...
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FAQ #6 Update: Landing by night – just as by day – the Jacobson Flare
FAQ #6 Update: Landing by night - just as by day - the Jacobson Flare A recent question became a...
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A few ‘pearls …’ Building pilots’ resilience in aviation
A few 'pearls ...' Building pilots' resilience in aviation Over the years, one picks up many pearls of wisdom that...
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Conscientious airplane walk-arounds are never a waste of time
Conscientious airplane walk-arounds are never a waste of time The pre-flight walk-around inspection of an aircraft, by the pilot or...
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Non-normal checklists don’t always cover the situation
Non-normal checklists don't always cover the situation Throughout an aviation career spanning 55 years and 24,500 hours, a pilot is...
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Trust your instincts – your natural Master Warning system
Trust your instincts – your natural Master Warning system Nearly 30 years ago while suffering from sinusitis, I had been...
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Uh-oh! – This runway is nothing like I imagined, at all…
Uh-oh! – This runway is nothing like I imagined, at all... You've just learned to fly and proudly earned your...
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When we don’t know something exists, we rarely search for it
When we don't know something exists, we rarely search for it On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made...
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We all make mistakes. Your recovery from them is what counts
This is the third article in a planned occasional series, sharing the most memorable and treasured experiences, not only from...
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The best advice I was ever offered – from the best pilot I ever flew with
The best advice I was ever offered – from the best pilot I ever flew with. If you have ever...
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You’ll recover the cost of this app in just ONE LESS-NEEDED CIRCUIT
You'll recover the cost of this app in just ONE LESS-NEEDED circuit If you are considering downloading the unassailable Jacobson...
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Launch of Free Companion ‘Jacobson Flare News’ App
Launched: Our new FREE companion app the JACOBSON FLARE NEWS Welcome aboard the Jacobson Flare News app: 'Reflections on Landing'...
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NEW – The Jacobson Flare app for Android AVAILABLE NOW!
NEW – The Jacobson Flare app for Android AVAILABLE NOW! The Jacobson Flare App Version 1.0 for Android: Following the...
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