We all have limits. Each of us has only so much time, so much money, so much patience to put into a given pursuit. Whether that’s a marriage, a business venture, or the quest to becoming a pilot, there is a point where we will give up if we don’t find a sufficient level of success. That’s why it’s so important to set a series of specific goals for your flight training.
Opinion
A cure for an unnecessary headache
Install two cameras and call me in the morning.
Here comes the night
For a pilot the early sunset is a gift. Or at least it can be. Especially for flight students and CFIs who need to log a specific amount of night flying to qualify for a certificate.
I hope they’re ready
It isn’t often that a new airport opens.
Can I mix different brands of oil in my aircraft’s engine?
While conventional wisdom says you shouldn’t mix different brands of oil in your aircraft engine, our expert says otherwise.
A nice send off
I’m sad for this former subscriber, but grateful he took the time to email.
Wheels up the wrong way
Pilots should make a serious effort to keep the wheels downward on a regular basis. From takeoff to landing and even to temporarily storing the airplane on the ramp, that goal should be included in our mission plan. If nothing else, the successful execution of that plan will prevent us from having a humbling conversation with our insurance carrier.
Questions from the Cockpit: Plane sharing
Mac, a private pilot in California asks: With the cost of airplane rentals so high, do you have any tips on the best way to maximize hours to keep current? Absolutely, says our expert: Plane sharing.
Heavy metal: The Junkers armored patrol plane
The armored Junkers J.I reached frontline units toward the end of 1917 during World War I. The biplane gained affection for the rugged protection it offered its crews, who flew at low altitudes to determine the ebb and flow of the front lines of combat.