Flight Simulator Survey: Member Insight and Tips
Flight simulators have been widely used for many years, from desktop recreational use through high-end commercial pilot training.
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Become a Better Pilot
The Correct Response to Icing
Usually, the best method of escaping ice is to go back where there wasn’t any. Remaining in icing conditions will eventually lead to a stall and loss of control.
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Static Takeoff or Rolling Takeoff?
Are you a “static takeoff” pilot or a “rolling takeoff” pilot? If you taxi into position on the runway, come to a complete stop, and then add full power, you’re a static takeoff pilot.
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Preparing for Your Next Flight Review
It’s my flight review time again, and as I begin to prepare for this event, I have several learning and review references that I keep on hand just for this purpose.
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Cherokee 140 Weight and Balance Calculator
How Your Seat Notches Can Allow for More Fuel By Seán G. Dwyer “Granddad, what is this?” asked my...
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What You Need to Know About Air Traffic Control
Andy Watson, author of the recently released book The Pilot’s Guide to Air Traffic Control, is both a veteran air traffic controller and general aviation pilot.
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Never Run It Dry
As calmly as I could, I turned on the fuel pump, then, feigning a casual motion, reached down and switched to a tank with some fuel in it. I turned to mom and Bob in the back seat, summoned what I hoped would be a reassuring smile and said, “Sorry about that. It’s no big problem. I just ran a tank dry. The engine will pick up in a few seconds.”
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20 Tips for Safe Holiday Flying in Your Piper
© [Sunny studio] / Adobe Stock By Floyd Allen 12 Things EVERY Pilot should know about an...
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Flying at Elevation: Do You Need to Lean?
The Piper Owner Society members discuss how to fly at elevation, particularly in the Pacific...
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When to Abort
Mention the word “abort” to a pilot, and you’ll immediately summon visions of every pilot’s nightmare — an engine failure on takeoff. The airlines have rigid rules for handling that problem; general aviation should have the same rules, but it usually doesn’t
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Using Techniques Suggested in “Engine Failure on Takeoff With a Return to the Field” By Joel A. Turpin, ATP CFI-I FAA Master Pilot Simulation Test Conditions The simulations were flown at Solberg-Hunterdon Airport, N51, with a...
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Turbulence: The Devil You Don’t Know
Suddenly, without warning, the Skyhawk flew through a violent downdraft like none other I’ve felt in an airplane. Dave’s Betacam slammed into the roof so hard that I was surprised it didn’t come apart.
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