As we make our resolutions for the new year, vowing to shed bad habits and start fresh, one of the things we will want to continue to carry with us is the knowledge we have gained and lessons learned over the year to remind us of how to be the best and safest pilots possible. With these top 10 tips, as selected by what was the most read this year, no matter what level your skills are at, they are sure to offer a head start for improving your flying techniques in 2016.
Top 10 Flying Tips of 2015
Key Takeaways:
- The article compiles essential pilot tips for safety and proficiency, covering emergency procedures like spiral dive recovery and avoiding loss of control.
- It highlights optimizing flight techniques for critical phases such as takeoff (e.g., cruise climb, gear retraction), landing (e.g., strong crosswinds, avoiding groundloops), and judging VFR cloud distances.
- Pilots are encouraged to perform thorough after-landing engine checks and proper post-flight aircraft care, such as venting the engine to prevent corrosion.
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