If you’re having trouble with these landings, you may not be using enough control authority.

There’s no such thing as too much information when speaking preflight to passengers.

Even if you’re just bored and want to see what happens, you can do them while airborne.

When you need to reroute for an unexpected stop, the reason for it will dictate some of your choices.

Pilots should think in terms of crashworthiness when dressing for flight.

Pilots can make sure their skills are up to the task the same way they get to Carnegie Hall—practice.

These aren’t pilot secrets, but if your preflight planning tells you some of the risks you’re facing are too great, consider this advice.