A widow’s final tribute to her late husband over the mountains of Wyoming ended in a tragic crash after spreading his ashes. What can we learn from this fatal accident about flying in the mountains?
Opinion
Video: How do airplanes actually fly?
The TED-Ed video by Raymond Adkins explains how airplanes actually fly. The video is three years old, but I failed to see it at the time. In case you missed it, enjoy.
Respect the Push-to-Talk Button
Effective aviation radio communications rely on clear, concise, and necessary updates. When pilots clog the CTAF with idle chatter or unnecessary announcements, it creates safety hazards for everyone in the traffic pattern.
Final is Clear…Check the Gear
The best one-liner that I ever saw or read somewhere about this issue (I am sorry that I do not know the source of its origin) is a simple 6 word sentence that should be added to every landing checklist… “
One in 12: Outstanding
Moving a kid from “that was cool” to “here’s how you can take the next step” is key to growing aviation.
The Last Hurrah for the A-24
Despite early struggles in the Pacific theater, the U.S. Army Air Forces’ A-24 dive bomber eventually proved its formidable worth in the Pacific theater during World War II.
Airhart Avionics Reimagines The Panel, Starting With Experimental Aircraft
From simplified wiring to “rubber-band” indicators, Airhart Avionics brings fresh eyes to experimental cockpits.
Why Is The Sky Blue?
Accurate knowledge and reliable sources are vital in aviation. From simple childhood questions to complex flight training differences between aircraft like the Cessna 152 and 182, seeking the truth — and admitting what we don’t know — keeps pilots safe in the sky.
Questions from the Cockpit: Catching Some Zs
Amy, a student pilot in Texas, writes: Why is UTC time called Zulu? I’m not wrapping my head around where the “Z” comes from.