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.
Read Moreby Piper Owner Society | Jul 16, 2024 | Become a Better Pilot | 0
In 1970, April 4th to be exact per my dad’s logbook, our family had an experience that I wish I’d never had.
Read Moreby Joel Turpin | Jul 15, 2024 | Become a Better Pilot, Joel Turpin Tips and Tales | 0
The inspiration for writing this tutorial came from when I was a flight instructor at the uncontrolled Skymanor airport.
Read Moreby Joel Turpin | Jun 21, 2024 | Become a Better Pilot | 0
We need to define that a visual segment of an instrument approach is the segment between the decision altitude and the runway threshold.
Read Moreby Joel Turpin | May 13, 2024 | Become a Better Pilot | 0
The inspiration for writing this tutorial came from a fatal accident that occurred on April 22, 2022 at Burley, Idaho KBYI.
Read Moreby Piper Owner Society | Dec 8, 2023 | Become a Better Pilot, Columns & Opinions | 0
Flight simulators have been widely used for many years, from desktop recreational use through high-end commercial pilot training.
Read Moreby Piper Owner Staff | Nov 16, 2023 | Become a Better Pilot, Hangar Tip | 0
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.
Read Moreby Piper Owner Society | Nov 13, 2023 | Become a Better Pilot, Hangar Tip | 0
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.
Read Moreby Scott Sherer | Jul 2, 2023 | Become a Better Pilot | 0
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.
Read Moreby Piper Owner Staff | Mar 16, 2023 | Become a Better Pilot | 0
How Your Seat Notches Can Allow for More Fuel By Seán G. Dwyer “Granddad, what is this?” asked my...
Read Moreby Piper Owner Society | Feb 8, 2023 | Become a Better Pilot | 0
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.
Read Moreby Bill Cox | Dec 19, 2022 | Become a Better Pilot, Lessons From The Logbook - Bill Cox | 0
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.”
Read Moreby Piper Owner Society | Nov 30, 2022 | Become a Better Pilot, Columns & Opinions | 0
© [Sunny studio] / Adobe Stock By Floyd Allen 12 Things EVERY Pilot should know about an...
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