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My first solo cross-country
/in Getting Started, Tips and technique/by Russell HartleyHeading back to I69 felt like it should be the easiest part of the flight. After all, it’s home. But as any pilot knows, things in aviation are rarely that simple. As I approached the airport, I realized the traffic pattern was busy—really busy. I could hear multiple calls on the radio and saw the traffic stacking up on ForeFlight. There were two planes ahead of me in the pattern.
Video tip – how to use aviation self-serve fuel facilities
/in Video Tips/by Bret KoebbeMany airports offer a self-serve fuel option at a cheaper price per gallon, which can offer big savings for large fillups and serve as a plan B for fuel when landing after hours when the FBO is closed. This week’s tip takes a look at how to operate a self-serve fuel system to ensure that your first time using one goes smoothly.
My first solo cross-country
/in Getting Started, Tips and technique/by Russell HartleyHeading back to I69 felt like it should be the easiest part of the flight. After all, it’s home. But as any pilot knows, things in aviation are rarely that simple. As I approached the airport, I realized the traffic pattern was busy—really busy. I could hear multiple calls on the radio and saw the traffic stacking up on ForeFlight. There were two planes ahead of me in the pattern.
Video tip – how to use aviation self-serve fuel facilities
/in Video Tips/by Bret KoebbeMany airports offer a self-serve fuel option at a cheaper price per gallon, which can offer big savings for large fillups and serve as a plan B for fuel when landing after hours when the FBO is closed. This week’s tip takes a look at how to operate a self-serve fuel system to ensure that your first time using one goes smoothly.