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Blogs and views from the creator & developer of The Jacobson Flare, Captain David Jacobson – and Others

External blogs and reviews on the Jacobson Flare are always of great interest, too!

 

Here’s one on YouTube based on a location where David Jacobson was once a flight instructor: YTYA Tyabb, VIC, Australia, from 1967-1969

“We’ve always done it this way!” isn’t an explanation
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“We’ve always done it this way!” isn’t an explanation

David Jacobson / June 7, 2016
“We’ve always done it this way!” isn't an explanation. We don't start aero engines as we did, back in 1918...
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Retired Qantas pilot calls for rethink on landing technique
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Retired Qantas pilot calls for rethink on landing technique

David Jacobson / February 2, 2016
Retired Qantas pilot calls for rethink on landing technique On 7 October  2015, on the same occasion as three very...
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The Jacobson Flare’s Captain David Jacobson elected FRAeS
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The Jacobson Flare’s Captain David Jacobson elected FRAeS

David Jacobson / October 8, 2015
The Jacobson Flare's Captain David Jacobson elected FRAeS On 23 June 2015, David was elected as a Fellow of the...
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Melbourne Branch of RAeS re-visits advance in aeronautics
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Melbourne Branch of RAeS re-visits advance in aeronautics

David Jacobson / September 25, 2015
Melbourne Branch of RAeS re-visits advance in aeronautics Wishing you many safe landings   Captain David M Jacobson FRAeS MAP...
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“You really made me feel like a colleague in aviation” – Dave Kramer
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“You really made me feel like a colleague in aviation” – Dave Kramer

David Jacobson / September 19, 2015
  "You really made me feel like a colleague in aviation" - Dave Kramer Hi Capt Dave, I purchased and...
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New Jacobson Flare Podcast on the Finer Points of Flying: ‘What if the World was Round?’
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New Jacobson Flare Podcast on the Finer Points of Flying: ‘What if the World was Round?’

David Jacobson / August 1, 2015
On 1 Aug 2015, at 06:37, Jason Miller <jason@thefinerpoints.net> wrote: Hi David, Thanks again for the great podcast, the episode...
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“… I now look forward to many, many kisses in the future!!”
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“… I now look forward to many, many kisses in the future!!”

David Jacobson / June 23, 2015
I now look forward to many, many kisses in the future "A week or so ago (14 June 2015) at...
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“Real answers, no mumbo-jumbo & the app itself is world-class”
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“Real answers, no mumbo-jumbo & the app itself is world-class”

David Jacobson / June 20, 2015
Finally! Real Answers and No Mumbo-Jumbo about Flaring an Airplane - 5 Stars (Again)! by Reviewer Andrew - Version -...
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WINGMATE and The Jacobson Flare announce joint collaboration
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WINGMATE and The Jacobson Flare announce joint collaboration

David Jacobson / June 17, 2015
WINGMATE and the JACOBSON FLARE announce joint collaboration WINGMATE is best described as a 'black box' - flight data recorder...
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… a long way to go but filled with confidence: thank you for this
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… a long way to go but filled with confidence: thank you for this

David Jacobson / June 12, 2015
... a long way to go but filled with confidence: thank you for this Dear Mr. Jacobson, I hope you...
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Jacobson Flare Presentation for Avia-Cirrus Melbourne, Moorabbin Airport YMMB
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Jacobson Flare Presentation for Avia-Cirrus Melbourne, Moorabbin Airport YMMB

David Jacobson / June 12, 2015
Come and visit Avia Aircraft's Cirrus Melbourne Open day at Moorabbin Airport, this coming Sunday, 14 June 2015. Meet David...
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“…the instruction I received on how to land has been very ad hoc…”
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“…the instruction I received on how to land has been very ad hoc…”

David Jacobson / June 9, 2015
"I am a happy customer of your iPad app and first off would like to extend my thanks for the...
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Are others having ‘fun’ with your landings: at your expense?
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Are others having ‘fun’ with your landings: at your expense?

David Jacobson / May 22, 2015
Are others having more ‘fun’ with your landings than you are? At your expense, figuratively and literally! Are you frustrated,...
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The Jacobson Flare – Supporting Sponsor for The Australian Flying Magazine-RAeS Wings Awards
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The Jacobson Flare – Supporting Sponsor for The Australian Flying Magazine-RAeS Wings Awards

David Jacobson / April 22, 2015
We are proud to announce that the Jacobson Flare is a Supporting Sponsor of the 2015 Wings Awards, presented by...
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New media in May-June edition of Australian Flying Magazine
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New media in May-June edition of Australian Flying Magazine

David Jacobson / April 20, 2015
Wishing you many safe landings   Captain David M Jacobson FRAeS MAP   Would you care to experience that unsurpassed...
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‘New pilots, pilots transitioning and those of us with experience ‘on type’ will all benefit from this.’ Tom Turner – American Bonanza Society
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‘New pilots, pilots transitioning and those of us with experience ‘on type’ will all benefit from this.’ Tom Turner – American Bonanza Society

David Jacobson / March 27, 2015
'New pilots, pilots transitioning and those of us with experience 'on type' will all benefit from this.' "If you have...
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‘The points you have made are valid and the industry is well overdue for such a breath of fresh air!’ Bob Tait
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‘The points you have made are valid and the industry is well overdue for such a breath of fresh air!’ Bob Tait

David Jacobson / March 17, 2015
The industry is well overdue for such a breath of fresh air!' Bob Tait From: Bob Tait [mailto:bobtait@bobtait.com.au] Sent: Monday,...
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Avalon 2015 Industry Innovation Awards – Jacobson Flare makes short list! AvPlan EFB Wins
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Avalon 2015 Industry Innovation Awards – Jacobson Flare makes short list! AvPlan EFB Wins

David Jacobson / February 25, 2015
Avalon 2015 Industry Innovation Awards - Jacobson Flare makes short list! AvPlan EFB Wins Congratulations Bevan Anderson and the team...
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Avalon 2015 – An Invitation to our Supporters: Come and Talk to the Man with Flare
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Avalon 2015 – An Invitation to our Supporters: Come and Talk to the Man with Flare

David Jacobson / February 22, 2015
Invitation: Come and Talk to the Man with Flare If you are coming to the Avalon 2015 Airshow, I am...
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“…there are a lot of pilots out there who might find landing a lot easier than current (conventional) teaching permits it to be.” – Australian Flying Magazine
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“…there are a lot of pilots out there who might find landing a lot easier than current (conventional) teaching permits it to be.” – Australian Flying Magazine

David Jacobson / February 14, 2015
The long-established and popular aviation journal, Australian Flying, has published their third article on the Jacobson Flare (the first was...
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External blogs and reviews on the Jacobson Flare are always of great interest, too!

Here’s one on YouTube based on a location where David Jacobson was once a flight instructor: YTYA Tyabb, VIC, Australia, from 1967-1969