Episode 37: Landing in a Soft Grass Field

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Episode 37: Landing in a Soft Grass Field

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Jun 21, 2019

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This podcast is on how to make proper soft field landings is part of our larger online private pilot ground at www.fly8ma.comTo signup for our FREE Pilot Ground School, check out our website!

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Jun 21, 2019

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Episode 37: Landing in a Soft Grass Field

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