Practice For Inflight Emergencies Like A Pro
Just remember, Preflight Practice Prevents Poor Performance …
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.
Lessons Learned: About Alaska
As the Cessna Amphibian I’m flying emerges from the ragged overcast into the fading light of a cool September …
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 …
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.
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