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A new FAA AC cautions against performing a straight-in approach to a nontowered airport when there are other aircraft in the pattern.

While no two approaches or departures are alike, most fit a template. Others need just a little more review and planning to be on top of things, and require an open mind (and open eyes) to avoid problems you didn’t expect. Extra Steps After deciding to step up from your Cessna 172, a nice-looking 182 […]

The National Air Traffic Controller Association annually presents safety awards to members who have saved pilots’ lives through teamwork, skill, and persistence. Rather than talk about accidents, this article discusses some of the many saves that never make the headlines. The saves below are excerpts from the award citations. Winter’s Worst In January 2022, a […]

There are many variables when it comes to what a client can control and what they can’t.