How To File A Flight Plan
Filing the flight plan remains a simple process, despite the FAA’s latest best efforts to complicate it. If you …
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Is There a Place for VFR Flight Plans
Even if you have all the bells and whistles, filing an old-fashioned flight plan still makes a lot of …
Lessons Learned: Taking Off On Glare Ice With A Crosswind
A clever plan to deal with the ice led to an unexpected, sticky situation …
How To Fly Circle-To-Land Approaches More Safely
A stabilized approach is, without a doubt, more likely to result in a safe landing than one that becomes unstabilized …
Help Your Airplane Fly Better
In the days before the arrival of the Boeing 757 and Airbus A 320, with their glass cockpits, full-feature …
Night Flying Tips From The Night Owls
For many general aviation pilots, night flying is a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of flying during busy …
Lessons Learned: Mountains Demand Pilots’ Respect
A close call reminds the author to be ever vigilant …
Lessons Learned: A (Very Early) Day In The Life Of A Med Flight Pilot
Where routine is everything, in a world where nothing else is.
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Risk: When Trainers Fill the Sky
Flying around areas of high training activity is inherently dicey. Here’s what you can do to cut down on …
Pro Tips For Private Pilots: What Is Your “Bingo Fuel?”
How professionals establish personal fuel minimums to avoid running out of gas …
