Critical Learning From Potomac Midair: Why ADS-B In Is Non-Negotiable
NTSB hearing on tragic collision highlighted numerous issues that different organizations had failed to address over many years.
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GPS Confusion: There’s Definitely a Myth About ‘Activating the Approach’
When learning the systems of an airplane and the nuances of its avionics, no detail is too small.
Deadly Doors: Distractions Still Posing Threats to Pilots
Already in 2025, there have been four serious crashes in the U.S. where a
door opened after takeoff.
Magenta Misconceptions: What Most Pilots Don’t Understand About RNAV Glidepath Capture
So where do you get critical information? And do you choose the answer with the most likes?
Flying Visual Approaches? Synthetic Vision Pathways Can Help
Try this Garmin feature and see if it doesn’t bring you out exactly on the visual glidepath to the airport.
What Happens When Autopilots Fail?
Accidents can occur if workload exceeds an aviator’s capacity.
Flying the Margins: How One Pilot’s Choices Stacked the Odds
Sometimes it’s not worth finding out if normal aviation variability will exceed your capabilities.
Aeronautical Decision Making Is Never One Size Fits All
There are always tradeoffs between ILS and RNAV approaches.
