After many years of flying night freight runs flying alone hauling feeder runs for UPS, FedEx. Airborne, and the U. S. Mail I thought about how I had taken the safety of each flight for granted. It came easy for me so I thought I would try to answer the question, “How do you safely … Read more
Over the years I have heard many opinions concerning aircraft accident reports. Did you ever ask yourself, should a pilot read accident reports? Many pilots do not read them and perhaps do not know how to access them. I think they are very relevant to learning to be a better pilot. Should A Pilot Read … Read more
I have been asked many times throughout the years how a big airplane can fly Have you ever wondered Is Aerodynamics Important In Flight? Is Aerodynamics Important In Flight? Aerodynamics is the most important lesson in the Private Pilot syllabus and in learning to fly. It teaches the reasons why an airplane has the ability … Read more
A story that was conveyed to me once was about a pilot asking for an IFR, (Instrument Flight Rules), clearance and asking ATC if they could keep him out of the clouds! Is An Instrument Approach Hard To Fly? Instrument Approaches and Instrument flight, once mastered is the easiest, most rewarding flying that a pilot … Read more
Every low-time pilot that has ever had a desire to fly for a living has asked themselves the same question over and over. How do I build quality flight time and how do I build enough time to qualify for a job? Can I get an airline job with low time? Can I Get An … Read more
When I was flying FAR Part 135 Freight runs in the Northwestern United States I ran across many Pilots with an average of 900 hours total time. They signed on with the company to acquire 100 hours of turbine time or more and actual experience. They were mostly all reluctant to talk on the radio. … Read more
Had someone mentioned flying an electric airplane back in the early 1970’s I likely would have just laughed and said, “It will never happen?” I have eaten my words. They are here. Would You Own Or Fly An Electric Airplane? I would definitely buy and own an electric airplane. Today electric airplanes have been proven … Read more
Every low-time pilot has the desire to build hours. At the beginning of flight training, the goal is that 40 mark to obtain the Private Pilot Certificate. And the never-ending struggle to build more time continues. So, How Does A Pilot Build Quality Flight Hours? Let’s look at some ways available today. How Does A … Read more
Even Pilots that fly daily can get rusty so airline pilots are required to do proficiency checks. Why Is Pilot Proficiency Important? Why Is Pilot Proficiency Important? Pilot proficiency is the most important skill that a pilot must maintain. It ensures that the pilot knows the aircraft’s normal operations and emergency procedures and its limitations … Read more
It is a fact that stall/spin accidents in an airplane cause about 28% of all general aviation fatalities. It is not surprising that new pilots are afraid of stalls, so How Do Pilots Overcome The Fear Of Stalls? How Do Pilots Overcome The Fear Of Stalls? Fear of Stalls is overcome by doing them, Over … Read more