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.
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...
Read Moreby Rocky Landsverk | Nov 17, 2022 | Become a Better Pilot, Piper Owner Tips | 0
The Piper Owner Society members discuss how to fly at elevation, particularly in the Pacific...
Read Moreby Bill Cox | Nov 3, 2022 | Lessons From The Logbook - Bill Cox | 0
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
Read Moreby Joel Turpin | Aug 15, 2022 | Become a Better Pilot, Joel Turpin Tips and Tales | 0
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...
Read Moreby Bill Cox | Aug 11, 2022 | Become a Better Pilot | 0
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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