Keeping Practice Up to Stay Out of That Rut
Without regular practice, skills can grow rusty.
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Does ASOS Have a Built-in Lightning Detection?
If an automated surface observation system does not have a lightning sensor in the array, it may still report lightning.
Flying on the Fourth of July: 3 Things to Know
Watching fireworks shows from the air can be done safely and legally, provided you take some precautions.
Why Do Runways Get Renumbered?
Every five years, such decisions are based on how much the Earth’s magnetic field changes.
Is It Possible to Legally Fly a Cessna 150 as an LSA?
The requirement for light sport aircraft is a maximum gross weight of no more than 1,320 pounds for land-based aircraft.
What If the CFI Forgets to Sign Your Logbook?
Flight experiences need to be documented but not necessarily in the pilot logbook.
Night Flight Challenges Reflected in Data, Says Air Safety Institute
A new report analyzing night flight accidents identifies the top four causal factors.
Beware of the Benign
Rain showers and thunderstorms are one and the same from a pilot’s perspective.
What Are the Rectangular Things on My Cessna Skylane Elevators?
Airplanes use two types of control-surface balance: aerodynamic and mass.
Getting the Right Doctor’s Note for the FAA
From Our Partners at Wingman Med The Road Map to Quick Certification We have previously discussed how to fill out your MedXPress to reduce the number of questions your AME may want to ask. No matter how well you do that, there are many times when you will still need a note from your doctor about […]
