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It’s a new year, and many are thinking of goals ahead. Pilots are goal oriented, but a new year brings on a whole new meaning to completing the mission. In this podcast, we’ll talk about how to make this YOUR year for success.In this podcast we will: * Discuss Goals and Steps in Aviation * How your mind keeps getting in the way, and will hold you back this year if you let it * SMART GOALS * Some examples of how to breakdown certain aviation ratings * What the end of your year will look like. Come join to get the year started right!
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Chief Flight Instructor and President of Angle of Attack. Founded in 2006.

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