Congratulations to Steve V for passing his Private Pilot Checkride! (I apologize this is a little overdue) But you're still getting your shoutout because YOU ROCK and we're proud of you! Great job to CFI Jace for all of your instruction & guidance ✈✈
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✈️ FACT FRIDAY ✈️
🌫️ Smoke Isn’t Just a Visibility Problem
Wildfire smoke can affect flying even hundreds of miles away from the fires.
Here’s why pilots pay attention:
🔥 Reduced Visibility – Smoke and haze can reduce visibility enough to make VFR flight unsafe or even impossible.
🛩️ IFR May Be Required – If conditions drop below VFR minimums, only pilots who are instrument-rated, flying an IFR-equipped aircraft, and operating under an IFR clearance may legally continue.
🌡️ Performance Matters – Smoke often accompanies hot weather, increasing density altitude and reducing aircraft performance.
😷 Pilot Fatigue – Smoke can irritate your eyes and respiratory system, making flying more demanding.
📡 Situational Awareness – Haze can make it harder to identify traffic, landmarks, and the horizon.
✔️ Before every flight, check METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs, TFRs, and smoke forecasts—not just the view out the window.
Blue skies don’t always mean clean air. Fly smart. Fly informed. ✈️ #HarfordAir #FlySafe #PilotLife #GeneralAviation #AviationFacts
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Daniel & Jacob are home safe from their cross country trip. Here's another round of photos from their adventures in Utah & Arizona! ✈✈
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More of Daniel & Jacob's Cross Country photos! The Florida Keys, Miami, and New Orleans. More pics coming soon of Texas! ✈✈
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🤣 Who gave Stacy the passwords 🤣
Poll Question: Should Captain Ollie be the Harford Air mascot?
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Update on the Adventures of Daniel & Jacob: They have moved from Arizona across to Los Angeles and Lake Tahoe! The pictures and videos are incredible. ✈✈
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✈️ Every pilot has a favorite time to fly… what’s yours?
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