Intercepted By An F-16
As the F-16 crossed my flight path in a steep bank, I sensed the deadly honesty of its design …
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Scattering Ashes Is More Than Flying For A Pilot
Scattering cremated remains by airplane has been a labor of love for me and my family for the past 17 …
Keep Your Flying Skills Sharp
One of the great truths of flying is the admonition, “He who stops getting better stops being good.” We must …
Pilot Experiences Engine Failure on Family Vacation
“Mayday, mayday…” I guess no pilot expects to utter those words, but on this warm and sunny November day the words, unfortunately, were quite appropriate. … Read More "Pilot Experiences Engine Failure on Family Vacation"
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Listen To Your Airplane!
“Hmm, did you just see that loss of RPM?” I asked the friend of mine who was flying with me …
How Not To Loop A J-3 Cub
There comes a time, I suppose, in every pilot’s life when they at least consider pushing their limits into flight regimes or maneuvers they haven’t … Read More "How Not To Loop A J-3 Cub"
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IFR Descent Hacks
I recently hosted a get-together of pilots working on their instrument ratings and instrument instructors for what we jokingly …
How To Keep Your Bearing When A GPS Outage Hits
A GPS NOTAM in Nevada? Okay. I can probably ignore that since I’m flying in California, right? Nope.
In …
Beyond The Helicopter Rating
As of December 31, 2018, there were an estimated 32,831 active helicopter pilots in the U.S. The …
Real Pilots Know How To Slip
The ancient and honorable art of slipping an aircraft to achieve a desired flight path is an excellent tool to …
