Fear No Evil: To Live and Fly Another Day, Fly Another Day
Most important obligation of an airplane owner is to know when not to use it.
Peter Garrison
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Biplanes: If One Wing Is Good, Two Must Be Better
Prevalence of biplanes over monoplanes was due almost entirely to practical considerations.
Classic Theory Meets Digital Computer; Status Quo Emerges Unscathed
A 45-year-old essay about ‘Carson Speed’ became a point of reference for the wonkier class of pilot.
Wildcat Approaches: ‘Anti-Authority Attitude’ Goes Away
In this fatal accident case, it really was a doctor, and it really was a Bonanza.
The Gadget: Let’s Stop the ‘Beeping’ Noise
Gear warning systems in many airplanes are imperfect for several reasons.
Flying Between a Rock and a Hard Place
A deteriorating situation in the air can quickly become an emergency for a pilot.
What Flaps on an Airplane Do: They Don’t Just Push Upward
Slotted flaps, hinged or tracked, add a separate source of lift.
Crashed Baron Leaves Pile of Unanswered Questions
Pilot might reasonably have considered a thorough preflight inspection unnecessary after such a brief stop.
Misunderstanding: What We Have Is a Failure to Communicate
Never doubting that the airplane was safe, the two men embarked on a lunch flight.
Dorsal Fins: Why Do Airplanes Have Them—or Not?
They’re not just some added lateral area—they’re a vortex generator.
