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Pinch-Hitter Video and Manual

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This exceptional DVD video was produced to make AOPA's highly acclaimed Pinch-Hitter course available to you in your home. Pinch-Hitters are pilots' companions who want to know more about flying and learn how to control and land an airplane. Uncover the mysteries of why airplanes fly. Develop basic navigation skills. Learn how to tune and talk on your radio. Understand the instruments in your cockpit. Flying is more fun when you are a participant instead of a passenger! Video is approx. 45 min. Also includes the Pilot's Training Manual for a complete Pinch Hitter course.


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Reviewed On:  January 4, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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The information was clear, current and correct.

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The content was more technical than I expected. Still, I think that my wife (a non-pilot) was able to understand.

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I was pleased with the fact that my wife was able to sit down with the DVD and the booklet for an hour, then talk to me about how to land. She also knew which frequency to tune in an emergency! I'd recommend this product to any frequent passenger who wants to know a little more.

Reviewed On:  January 4, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  October 12, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Very nice job of making a lot of information understandable.

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Reviewed On:  July 22, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Clear and simple DVD and book

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A little over-simplified in some areas, too much detail in others. DVD makes light of how difficult landings are, now I'm pressured to make every one a greaser.... thanks a lot for that.

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Purchased for my wife who's primary fear is heights. While it didn't address her speficic needs, she says it did help her understand more about what is going on.

Reviewed On:  June 12, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  March 25, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Easy to use and understand

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It explains one or two things in an overly simplified manner that is suitable for non-pilots but not for pilots.

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It's great tool to use for everybody. Helps pilots and non-pilots alike to understand the airplane systems in a very simplified and straight forward way. I've shown the DVD to several non-pilot friends and they love it.

Reviewed On:  December 28, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Interesting and useful for non pilots,fun to review with passenger. He is aware and available to help, knows not to distract

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Reviewed On:  August 11, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Great when purchased with workbook. Nice way to explain to passengers the in's and out's of it all. We bought it for a "not too happy to fly" passenger and it did the trick.

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Would have been a bit nicer to have the workbook more of a true workbook than just a partner book.

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Reviewed On:  July 25, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  No.
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DVD video was accurate and complete

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Instructor course outline being out of print makes the follow up of actually having the correct flight experience doubtful

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AOPA needs to get more flight instructors on board to offer this training

Reviewed On:  June 16, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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very good

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would have liked a little more information.but was very helpful

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Reviewed On:  May 12, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  No.
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Very easy read and some good knowledge

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Not enought about landings.

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Reviewed On:  March 13, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Great for putting at ease first time passengers, by clear explanations.

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Could be updated for the DVD format to add use of some of DVD's interactive features.

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Excellent if you have one of those passengers that is nervous to fly and give explanations while you could be doing flight planning.

Reviewed On:  March 5, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  No.
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Reviewed On:  February 26, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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The video was exactly what I needed for my non-pilot passenger. They were able to follow and comprehend the information presented and can now apply it to flights we make. Combining the video with the AOPA web pinch hitter works very well together! My company is considering putting a pinch hitter class together for all the non-pilots that fly with us.

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My non-pilot reviewer indicated that about 2/3 of the way through the first viewing the information became overwhelming. Multiple viewings make the information much more understandable.

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Very well made! The text that accompanies the video is put together very well and is a great part of the package.

Reviewed On:  December 4, 2007   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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