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How To Fly Twins
While the idea of ignoring the throttles and instead grasping the propeller levers on takeoff is intriguing, such a habit may be the wrong thing to do. While it is assumed that an aircraft is at full power during takeoff, it is important to note that not all aircraft use full power on departure. Therefore, it is wise for pilots to continue to push up the power to squeeze as much power out of the remaining engine as possible, resulting in a superior climb rate.

Another reason to test ones selection of which engine to secure by retarding the throttle is that this action provides one extra layer of safety, one extra hoop through which pilots must jump, to…

Youve just crashed in a remote area. You and your passengers are injured. Will you have the equipment and knowledge to survive until youre rescued?

The following information is derived from the FAAs Service Difficulty Reports and Aviation Maintenance Alerts.

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American General AG-5B
Seatbelt Doubler Installation
While replacing the rear passenger seatbelts, it was discovered the p/n 5102330-6 reinforcement plate had been installed on the forward side of the aft seat bulkhead under the seatbelt attach bracket. The -6 plate should have been installed on the aft side of the bulkhead in accordance with AG Drawing 5102299. Furthermore, an MS20364-1032 (thin shear nut) was used to secure the AN3-5A retaining bolts. MS 20365-1032 or MS21042-3 nuts should have been installed as called out on the drawing. This arra…

Crosswind landings can be tricky if you dont understand what can go wrong. Do you know how to avoid these five common crosswind traps?

“Watch the runway!” Pete warned as I continued on the base leg. I looked up and realized we were well past the point where I should have begun the turn to final. From where my lax attention had put us, a steeply banked turn would be required to line up on the final leg. Conscious […]

This final maneuver of every flight can reveal the smallest flaws. But a little planning and lots of practice can make every landing a greaser.

Recovering from an upset requires quickly assessing the airplanes energy state and attitude, then applying the appropriate corrections.

We asked readers to tell us what they consider risky and what they dont. The numbers include some surprising revelations.

Your only engine, that is. Here are three pilots with happy-ending engine-failure tales. Their advice: plan for it, train for it and fly the airplane.

Handling a crosswind correctly means maintaining directional control. Here are six common tools you can use to prevent runway excursions.