This is the Do point, not to be confused with the Dew point, which pertains to the weather. It relates to a pilot’s ability, even responsibility, to do something. To make a decision that’s rooted in safety. An action that is based on solid, conservative thought processes designed to keep ourselves, our passengers, and the aircraft safe from harm.
Opinion
What’s the problem with my #4 cylinder?
When it comes to older aircraft, anything is possible so, as you can imagine, it also makes troubleshooting more difficult.
Human Factors: A watered-down test flight
How could three veteran pilots miss the fact that there were several quarts — yes quarts — of water in the fuel tank?
Without a shadow of a doubt
From movie magic to high speed reconnaissance to a casual biplane hop, sometimes the best photo of the day isn’t of an airplane, but rather of its sun-blocking presence in shadow.
A decent start
It would be great to report no aircraft accidents, ever. But the only absolute way to accomplish that is to never leave the ground.
Old friends make good
I’d hoped to fly large multi-engine aircraft built by Boeing and Airbus. I wanted to jaunt off on trips around the world, spend a third of my nights in hotels, and generally live the dream of a commercial airline pilot. But that didn’t happen. Thank goodness, my plans changed.
Is it worth it to upgrade this Cessna 177’s engine?
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: Good day Paul, we are looking at a Cessna 177 with a 150 hp engine. Wish it was a 180 hp, but the plane only has 988 total hours.
Ask Paul: Can I convert my narrow deck engine to a fuel injected engine?
The basic answer is yes, but converting an O-320-B3B engine to fuel injection may be a bigger mountain to climb than you’re up for.
Local safety procedures are not to be ignored
The erosion of safety in flight is not the fault of the FAA or your state’s Department of Transportation. The risks we’re seeing at non-towered airports are of our own making. A minority of us seem to be insistent that they are free to act without regard for others.