You’re a human being operating a machine. If one doesn’t have an issue, the other probably will.
Opinion
Optimism — so much cooler than pessimism
Efforts to improve the state of the art should be met with encouragement, not scorn.
Why aren’t engine pre-oilers more popular?
I’m probably opening a can of worms by answering this question.
Questions from the Cockpit: A high-flying highball
When you mix alcohol and altitude it’s a high-flying time.
Mindlessness
Mindlessness is when we the past determine the present.
A few rules about rules
I hope that one day the entire rulebook for every aspect of our lives will boil down to three entries.
Questions from the Cockpit: Debunking left seat myths
There must be a logical reason the PIC seats in the left seat, right?
Just the facts
Who wins in court cases involving general aviation? Attorneys and expert witnesses, while all of GA loses.
How to ask for help and get it
I’ve got a fair amount of experience with folks asking for help in such inept ways, they never get it.