What happens when you want to land, but the wind isn’t directly down the runway? Well, if you happen to be flying in the Navy you can radio to the ship captain to position the runway at a better angle. For the rest of us, you have to make a crosswind landing. Although this can Read More…
Learning to fly can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding activities you may ever partake upon in your life. One of the most important decisions you will make about your flying career is choosing the right flight school. Sometimes this is not so easy, as you may only have one or two flight Read More…
I have been meaning to get around to posting a full review of my experience attending ATP Flight School for a long time, but have been sidetracked for one reason or another. Now that I work from home, I have the time to write ridiculously long blog posts such as this one. It has been Read More…
By definition, Controlled Flight Into Terrain (or CFIT) occurs when an airworthy aircraft, under control by a qualified pilot unaware of his position, flies into the ground, water, or obstacles. We can assume that a typical pilot or flight crew will not knowingly fly into the ground or an obstruction! According to the FAA, 17% Read More…
Every pilot is familiar with checklists. Even on the simplest aircraft, there are tasks and actions that should be accomplished before, during, and after a flight. Omitting or forgetting a key step can result in poor performance (leaving flaps down or mixture rich) or damage to the aircraft (failure to extend landing gear or advancing Read More…