From the pages of flying

Prudent initial response to the investigation is sometimes just ‘name, rank, and serial number.’

Try this Garmin feature and see if it doesn’t bring you out exactly on the visual glidepath to the airport.

Concorde was a beautiful airplane, but the world did not hurry to replace it.

Prevalence of biplanes over monoplanes was due almost entirely to practical considerations.

Bring your A game to the cockpit, and remember don’t skimp on maintenance.

Flying conditions can change rapidly, especially the weather, so it’s best to always be prepared.

They make the events so much more fun than just watching aircraft sketch smoky hieroglyphics in the sky.

Main reason for pilots to use the ‘E’ word is to get priority treatment from ATC.

After 25 years of writing the Gear Up column, it’s time to step aside.

Because of initial screening and continued FAA medical exam scrutiny, the airline pilot population trends healthier than the general one.