You’re in the third hour of a cross-county flight which will push your landing in to the night hours. Your destination is a first time visit and ATC instructions will require a non-standard pattern to the unfamiliar airport. Or perhaps, arriving at a pilot-controlled airport, the temptation to fly a non-standard arrival is too great due to the lack of activity at this late hour. Sound realistic or something that has happened to you ?
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When stressed learning to fly approaches, it is very easy to…
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Takeoff performance calculations start with a chart from the airplane's POH but there may be more to the story. We'll take a look at one of these charts along with the conditions and notes on the chart that many pilots overlook. We'll also address what to do when the runway just doesn't fit the mold defined by the chart.
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Presidential TFRs will be popping up more and more throughout the year as we approach the 2012 election this fall. Find out how you can stay informed about them and not get caught off guard.
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One of the best ways to become a better pilot is easy, free and doesn’t require a flight instructor. Sound too good to be true? Hardly. In fact, you may already do it, at least in some form.
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Pressure and Density Altitude on FAA Tests and in the Real World
One…
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It's estimated that some 55% of civilian pilots use some form…
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The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the app store. Here are our top ten favorites.
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Night Visual Approaches – Deserving of a Backup
Tips to Help Streamline IFR Training
Performance in the Real World – Part 2
Happy Anniversary
7 ways to stay informed about Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
Are you grading yourself as a pilot?
Performance on FAA Tests and in the Real World – Part 1
What Your Aircraft Feels
Is Corrective Vision Surgery for you?
Top 10 apps for student pilots