Winter Flying

There are may ways to preserve and protect skills if you have to take a break from the cockpit.

Those who fly in the beautiful snow-covered North know that the winter brings spectacular views and welcomed gains in performance.

As cold weather approaches, an aircraft owner learns the pros and cons of a custom engine cover.

End of daylight saving time offers an opportunity for night flying before the onslaught of the worst of winter weather.

Do it wrong, and you could be looking at an expensive repair bill or excessive wear and tear on the engine.

Ideal conditions don’t happen often for aircraft owners, so celebrate them when they do.

In Microsoft Flight Simulator you can work your way through all kinds of icy scenarios.

There are things pilots can do to keep themselves and their aircraft prepared during extended periods of gray.

If you are in a part of the world prone to snow, ice, and freezing conditions, getting from the ramp to the sky can take a little more time and planning.

Winter and airframe icing are like peanut butter and jelly; it’s hard to imagine one without the other.