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Knowing where the high terrain is, and marking it on your chart, doesnt mean you wont hit it.

As winter sets in, its time to change our thinking to accommodate the weather. We can start with prepping for cold-weather flying.

Seemingly insignificant items can have major consequences when we miss them. Meeting expectations for a smooth flight can require extra effort.

Landing is only part of the story; you still have to stop. How you use your brakes can mean the difference between book performance and a trip through the weeds.

The high teens and low twenties are popular altitudes to fly but come with their own challenges. Its just enough different that you may need this refresher.

Whether to use the FAAs minimum standards depends on you, the airplane and the weather. Sometimes, you just have to say No.”

Look Before You TaxiThese photos come to us courtesy of Ken Peppard, who took them at the Manassas (Va.) Regional Airport in late August. The Saratogas pilot, taxiing at night, reportedly thought he had cleared the last row of parked airplanes.Fortunately, we are not of aware of any injuries, except to pride and wallet.…

Special Use Airspace charting can be confusing and increase the risk of blundering into areas youre not supposed to. Heres how to tell the difference.

There may be a very light jet in your future as piston and turboprop drivers step up. What will it take for you to become proficient in a jet?

What exactly is the point of Chandelles and Lazy-8s, anyway? If youre paying attention, they teach aircraft control and precision beyond the dull normal of straight-and-level flying.