Aviation Safety

The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reports database.

Our atmosphere’s moisture content affects almost every aspect of flying, from the weather to carb ice to corrosion.

Whether you left the plane out in a storm or picked it up airborne, ice on the airframe can be a challenge to remove.

The equipment is different, sure, but so is the standardization, pressure to excel and the adult supervision. 

Thanks for J.R. Warmkessel’s March article, “What Now, Captain?” I’d guess most brand-new private pilots have a good idea of what they want to do with their new ticket. If they don’t, one has to ask why they spent all that time and money to earn it. Hopefully, they’ll go on to add the instrument […]

There have been some developments in the industry’s quest to shift itself away from leaded fuel, i.e., 100LL avgas. We start in California, where the political push to get the lead out is strongest and has already resulted in prohibiting 100LL at a few airports. In early February, George Braly of General Aviation Modifications, Inc. […]

The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reports database.

If you’re having trouble with crosswinds, you may not be using enough of your airplane’s control authority.

‘Taking a look’ at your destination’s weather conditions works best when you’re proficient and well-rested. 

A monthly summary of recently published NTSB preliminary accident reports involving general aviation and air carrier aircraft.