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Episode 81: Hard Landing artwork
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Episode 81: Hard Landing

There I was... by AOPA Air Safety Institute

Mar 18, 202537:41Games & Hobbies

Erick Mahle tells the story of a night flight in his flying club’s Bonanza with his family on board that included a memorable landing and some lessons learned.

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Episode 81: Hard Landing is an episode from There I was... by AOPA Air Safety Institute. Erick Mahle tells the story of a night flight in his flying club’s Bonanza with his family on board that included a memorable landing and some lessons...

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Published Mar 18, 2025, 37:41 long, audio available.

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