Practice For Inflight Emergencies Like A Pro
Just remember, Preflight Practice Prevents Poor Performance …
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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This Incredible Plane: The Douglas Sleeper Transport (DST) ‘SkySleeper’
How an idea for a more comfortable airliner inadvertently created a legend …
Airline-Style Checklist Flows For Private Pilots
The way the pros often do it is to let the airplane do the organizing …
The First X Plane: Wright Model R
From the 1940s to the 1960s, the headlines were full of the exploits of the test pilots and the famous …
This Incredible Plane: Windecker Eagle 1
These days, we take composite aircraft for granted. This pioneer didn’t have that luxury …
This Incredible Plane: Cessna 620
Too late for one era, too early for another, this wonderful mini airliner turned out to be both behind and …
Pro Tips For Private Pilots: What Is Your “Bingo Fuel?”
How professionals establish personal fuel minimums to avoid running out of gas …
Pro Tips For Private Pilots: How To Survive Automation Surprises
When the system does something really unexpected, how we respond can be the difference between a good day and a …
Pro Tips For Private Pilots: Form Good Habits With Callouts
How to sound like Captain Sully while you’re avoiding costly mistakes …
Pro Tips For Private Pilots: Descend Like A Jet Jockey
Use this simple rule to nail your descent planning every time …
