Aviation General
Fire Season is here!
If you have lived here long enough you have probably seen active brush fires in our region.
Category: Safety
Aviation General
Forget the Checklist Already!
I recently sat in on the debrief from one of my student’s check rides. The Designated Examiner had overall positive things to say about the check ride, although there was a question of judgement for using me as her instructor.
Aviation General
Inoperative Instruments
Many pilots and flight instructors know about the temporary relief offered by FAR 91.213 in the event of inoperative equipment or instruments.
Aviation General
No one understands these things.
ow do Magnetos work? If you are asking what a magneto is, you’re probably in the wrong Club.
Safety
Slow Down, Speed Up
I’m always amazed at how much I don’t know. I fly nearly every day, either professionally at 37,000′ or in a light airplane down at 3,700′.
Aviation General
Forget Best Glide
In light of the recent accidents, I thought it prudent to discuss engine failures. This article will not discuss the recent accidents, nor will it attempt to Monday-morning quarterback what could or should have been done differently.
