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This final maneuver of every flight can reveal the smallest flaws. But a little planning and lots of practice can make every landing a greaser.

The FAA is turning over its Flight Service Station network to a private company. Whats the plan, and how will this impact safety?

Precise flying is a numbers game. But can you really trust the numbers and other information in your Pilots Operating Handbook?

A rusty pilot attempts to ferry a twin with fuel-system and propeller problems.

Exercising care in your flying involves more than just setting personal limits or adhering to the FARs. Being a careful pilot should be a frame of mind.

An airplanes dynamic stability can have a major impact on whether it makes a good instrument platform. Heres how you can measure yours.

Recovering from an upset requires quickly assessing the airplanes energy state and attitude, then applying the appropriate corrections.

Forget bird nests and summer-weight oil. After a long layoff, both you and the airplane need a thorough going-over.

A series of accidents has tarred the reputation of what was supposed to be the safest GA airplane ever made. But is that an accurate picture? An honest look at the Cirrus accident record.

Autopilots are often the least well-understood pieces of equipment in the panel. But knowing your flight director/autopilot can make your flying safer.