Jeppesen has officially sunsetted its printed chart products, bringing an end to an iconic era of paper navigation for general aviation pilots.
Opinion
The Honor System
It’s rare, but not unheard of, for even well-scrutinized pilots in airline and jet operations to be found to be skirting the rules—a factor in the recent revocation of what were assumed to be complete and properly documented single-pilot authorizations in some Cessna Citation Jet models.
Questions from the Cockpit: How Do I Know When a TFR Ends?
Lisa, a sport pilot in New Mexico, asked me the other day: “There are all kinds of ways of knowing when a TFR starts, but how do I know when one ends?”
Human Factors: Running on Empty
A midnight emergency landing left a Cessna 340 destroyed and a static display T-33 missing its tail after the pilot ran out of fuel short of the runway. What can other pilots learn from this accident?
Disappearing Fuel
Wondering why your aircraft’s fuel quantity seems to be disappearing? Temperature fluctuations and fuel density variations often cause noticeable gauge discrepancies. Learn how evaporation and expansion affect your usable fuel and discover the best time of day to refuel your plane for maximum value.
Human Factors: A Stake Through the Heart
A pilot’s routine commute in a Bonanza ends on a closed runway. What can we learn from this accident about how mission complacency and pilot fatigue can create a dangerous situation?
Thanks and Changes
Perhaps I’m getting sentimental as I age. But is that so bad?
We Need More A&Ps and More Mentors
With 44% of U.S. mechanics nearing or past retirement age, the aviation industry faces a massive maintenance crunch. But as enrollment climbs and new students step up, industry leaders say mentorship is the key to filling the hangar.
Questions from the Cockpit: Reading List
Looking to expand your aviation knowledge beyond the standard flight manuals? Discover our columnist’s list of essential aviation books, covering everything from flight instruction and aerodynamics to weather, history, and engaging new children’s literature that inspires the next generation of aviators.