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The risk all of us in aviation focus on is flying safety, and that is paramount. But there is another major risk to consider, and that is the chance that a new design will not actually be an improvement. That’s why evolutionary airplanes have enjoyed such success,and none more so than the Hawker 125 line […]

I’ll admit it. I wasn’t really seeing what the new Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) rules could do for aviation. Yes, the LSA rules are simplified and costs for a new airplane can be lower. And, yes, you can fly an LSA with a valid driver’s license instead of an FAA medical certificate. But the first […]

The private pilot’s certificate is a magic door that opens to the fantastic world of flight. And for many pilots, the sheer pleasure of recreational flying is sufficient. But others soon bridle at the limitations of VFR-only operations when they realize many flights have to be cancelled or delayed because of weather. Often that weather […]

Knowing where the high terrain is, and marking it on your chart, doesnt mean you wont hit it.

As winter sets in, its time to change our thinking to accommodate the weather. We can start with prepping for cold-weather flying.

Landing is only part of the story; you still have to stop. How you use your brakes can mean the difference between book performance and a trip through the weeds.

The high teens and low twenties are popular altitudes to fly but come with their own challenges. Its just enough different that you may need this refresher.

The ultimate fallout from last months crash of a Cirrus SR20 into a New York high-rise building, killing the Cirrus owner and pilot, New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle, and his instructor, may come well before the NTSBs probable cause determination.

I thoroughly enjoyed Bryan Websters recent ditching article (“Top Five Ditching Myths,” September 2006). I flew single-engine planes from Aruba in the 50s and 60s. When leaving on any overwater flight, I would take the time to climb to 10,000 feet or so while circling, before heading out over the water. Of course, this minimized the likelihood of having to ditch after an engine failure. …

Today, the beginning pilot has many paths to choose from when learning to fly. There’s the Light Sport activity, which gets you going in a basic airplane. Then there is the recreational route which expands horizons a bit. Finally there’s the tried and true private certificate that expands piloting privileges by a lot. If initial […]