Lost In The Clouds Over Idaho
The dramatic story of a visual flight rules pilot caught in thick clouds and ice between high mountain peaks and …
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ATP Opens Its Arlington Pilot Training Center
ATP Flight School opened its Arlington, TX, flight training center today, and the company says that it’s the largest …
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 …
How A Simple Flight With A Friend Cured The Fear Of Flying
The beauty of flight helped the author overcome his fear and become an aviation fan for life …
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 …
How To Transition To A Different Plane
We’ve all heard airport braggarts say “Aw, if you’ve flown one, you’ve flown ‘em all.” But …
Taking Off In An Old Aeronca Chief On A Short Grass Strip With Tall Tree All Around
Pilot Ric Petit was in for an uphill (literally) battle while on his way to an airshow.
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Why Airworthiness Is The Biggest Check Ride Problem
The subject of whether the airplane is good to go is complex, but if you break it down and approach …
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 …
A Father Passes On The Gift Of Flying
I never expected him to say yes, but he did, maybe because it was the one great thing he could …
