The Old, Not So Bold Pilot
It was one of those days, a long one, replete with delays and crabby passengers and thunderstorms. After 12 hours …
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It was one of those days, a long one, replete with delays and crabby passengers and thunderstorms. After 12 hours …
On a clear October night in 1968, I took off from Westchester County Airport (HPN) at 7 p.m. in …
Cessna 182 Skylane
2 Minor
Mackay, Idaho
The pilot reported that, while flying in mountainous terrain around 9,500 feet …
What happened that led an Airline Transport Pilot with an estimated 12,100 hours of flying time to allow an …
Back in the day, vertical guidance on final approach was reserved for the Cadillac approaches, which almost always meant an …
My morning started on the campus of the University of Louisiana. The “Home of the Ragin’ Cajuns” is known for …
“Sometimes, you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and, sometimes, in the middle of nowhere you find yourself.” — Author …
Piper PA23 Aztec
1 Uninjured
Fremont, Ohio
The pilot reported that, during approach in visual meteorological conditions, he referenced the …
“Are you willing to assist in defending a pilot charged with operating an aircraft while drunk?” the attorney asked shortly …
Sometimes lessons learned about flying are painful and expensive. Other times, you get lucky. Back when I bought my first …
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