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 is that really true, the …
Proficiency
Improving or maintaining your flying skills is a goal every pilot should have with each flight. Here are expert opinions on how to apply performance standards to your everyday flying.
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 …
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 …
Communicate Like a Pro Pilot
In addition to being first through the sound barrier, Chuck Yeager was the originator of that low-key distinctive West …
Pilot Experiences A Blowout Over Booneville
It was a beautiful VFR Thanksgiving Day, and I was en route from Russellville, Arkansas, to McAlester, Oklahoma, in my Cessna 150J. The little bird … Read More "Pilot Experiences A Blowout Over Booneville"
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Practice For Inflight Emergencies Like A Pro
Just remember, Preflight Practice Prevents Poor Performance …
Lessons Learned About Flying (and about life): About Alaska
As the Cessna Amphibian I’m flying emerges from the ragged overcast into the fading light of a cool September evening, I can barely pick out … Read More "Lessons Learned About Flying (and about life): About Alaska"
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The Art of the Start
Every flight begins with an engine start. Without running engines, airplanes are simply inert objects of beauty, filled with potential …
Airline-Style Checklist Flows For Private Pilots
The way the pros often do it is to let the airplane do the organizing …
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 …
