Takeoff Mistakes: The Critical Minute
The first 60 seconds after throttling up are the riskiest part of any flight; if it doesn’t come together then, the rest may not matter.
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Become a Better Pilot
Breaking the Chain: Avoiding a Potential Crisis
Studies showed that the majority of accidents were the result of a smaller chain of events that eventually culminated in disaster.
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When Weather Turns to Trouble
In 1970, April 4th to be exact per my dad’s logbook, our family had an experience that I wish I’d never had.
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Planning the VFR Cross Country Flight: And Doing it Right!
The inspiration for writing this tutorial came from when I was a flight instructor at the uncontrolled Skymanor airport.
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What Instrument Pilots Need to Know About Flying the Visual Segment on an IFR Approach
We need to define that a visual segment of an instrument approach is the segment between the decision altitude and the runway threshold.
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Flying the V+ Glidepath: A Tutorial That Can Save Your Life!
The inspiration for writing this tutorial came from a fatal accident that occurred on April 22, 2022 at Burley, Idaho KBYI.
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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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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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