AOPA’s High School STEM Symposium Gathering Rocks In Denver
AOPA just wrapped up its You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM Symposium in Denver, Colorado, this week at the …
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New Features In Sporty’s Learn to Fly, Instrument Courses
With the launch of its 2020 video courses for new pilots and for those seeking an instrument rating, Sporty’s …
A Really Short Final And Hard Lessons Learned
The plane hit hard, the dust rose, and, for a split second, I had no idea what the hell had just happened. Then, once the … Read More "A Really Short Final And Hard Lessons Learned"
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Avoiding Night Blindness While Flying
My plan to fly my Mooney from Sacramento, California (SAC), to Kerrville, Texas (ERV), was ready for action. The plane …
Understanding Via Clearances Of All Kinds
Ask a bunch of jet drivers what they think of “via clearances” and you’ll get some level of grumbles …
The Many Paths To Becoming An Airline Pilot
Why would anyone want to become an airline pilot? It’s a great question. There are many ways to be …
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 …
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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