Performance in the Real World – Part 2

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.

Happy Anniversary

This week I will celebrate the 29th anniversary of my 29th birthday. …

7 ways to stay informed about Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)

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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.
Report card grades

Are you grading yourself as a pilot?

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.

Performance on FAA Tests and in the Real World – Part 1

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Pressure and Density Altitude on FAA Tests and in the Real World One…

What Your Aircraft Feels

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A few years ago, at one of the local airports, there was an aircraft…

Is Corrective Vision Surgery for you?

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It's estimated that some 55% of civilian pilots use some form…
ForeFlight Mobile

Top 10 apps for student pilots

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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.

The future remains bright: airline travel to double

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The FAA recently released its annual forecast projecting airline passenger travel will nearly double in the next 20 years. That means the future is bright for professional aviation and there's never been a better time to pursue your dream.
Cub takeoff

An airplane’s re-birth

April 7th, 2012 9:40 AM– The Piper Cub lifted off Runway 22 into a nearly perfect VFR day. This was no ordinary takeoff; this aircraft had not flown in almost 60 years.