Top 10 Pilot Errors
One of the most disturbing statistics about general-aviation accidents is that more than 75% of them are made because …
Pilot Training
We’ve got the latest word in technique and aeronautical decision making, along with sage advice and options for your aviation career future.
Saving Money On Fuel
I was told when I bought my first single-engine airplane back in the last century that I could estimate …
Moving On Up
Is there life after the check ride? The obvious answer is a re-sounding yes, there is definitely life after …
Control The Crosswind!
There are several ways to start an argument. They range from the old favorites, politics and religion, to the blonde …
12 Tips To Beat The Heat
Most new-production and many high-performance aircraft have fuel-injected engines. There are some advantages of fuel injection over …
The Stigma Of Mayday
Face it, no one likes to admit mistakes. Probably because of the Superman syndrome, pilots are especially reluctant to acknowledge …
Don’t Be Dense About Density Altitude
It can prevent you from taking off from the same runway you did the day before. It will sap power …
Directional Control On Takeoff
Even though a takeoff requires only 2% or 3% of a typical flight’s duration, the maneuver produces more than …
Flight Planning, The Airline Way
A friend of mine recently asked me if I actually did a weight-and-balance calculation before every flight. When …
The FAA’s Capstone Project
General aviation in Alaska is different. Changeable weather and difficult terrain create an environment where you’d expect most flying …
