Making Good Use Of Information Sharing
Staying ahead of the aircraft often requires the wisdom passed down from experienced aviators …
Frank Ayers Jr.
A former military instructor in the Boeing B-52, Frank Ayers is an ATP and a CFI with more than 7,000 hours of flight experience. He teaches aviation science at Embry-Riddle Aeronatutical University.
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Speed Is Life (And Momentum Is Its Sidekick)
On airspeed, energy and Bob Hoover’s rule …
Hacienda: A Legendary Modified Cessna 172
Two intrepid pilots, a modified Cessna 172 and a 64-day endurance record that has stood for 63 years …
Long-Distance Weather Planning For Personal Flying
The way we plan for and carry out long cross-country trips through areas with bad weather is seldom taught …
Create Guardrails To Manage Fatigue Like Pro Pilots
At the airlines, pilot rest and duty time limits are the law. For private pilots, it’s up to us …
The Mooney 301: Fast, Efficient And Good Looking
This was the plane that put the “M” in “TBM …
Pro Tips For Private Pilots: Learning Situational Awareness
Situational awareness, or “SA,” as it is often referred to in military circles, is a valuable commodity for all pilots …
This Incredible Plane: The P-80 Shooting Star
The true tests of any aircraft design are longevity, adaptability and iconic beauty. The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star wins …
Piper Comanche 400: A Muscle Car On Wings
Boasting the biggest engine in light GA, Piper’s hot-rodded PA-24 didn’t get much love in the …
This Incredible Plane: The Pond Racer
A David vs. Goliath story that unfolded at better than 400 mph in the high desert …
