Night Flight Challenges Reflected in Data, Says Air Safety Institute
A new report analyzing night flight accidents identifies the top four causal factors.
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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 […]
What Are Those Fuel Gauges Telling You?
FARs reference to ‘only when empty’ is just a tale handed down through the decades.
Can You Ask to Review Logbooks for Rental Aircraft?
When renting an aircraft, there are certain things you should be looking for in maintenance records.
Convection
Convection is something you probably deal with every day as a pilot, whether you’re aware of it or not. When you hear the word “convection” you might be thinking of a cumulus cloud or maybe the lively bubbling in a pot of boiling pasta. But the exact definition of convection is the spontaneous release of […]
Do I Need Renter’s Insurance?
If you have assets to protect, then insurance is a good idea.
