As part of its “Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents” initiative, the FAA routinely issues “best practices” for pilots. The latest is all about pilots and medication, both prescribed and over the counter. It begins: “Medicine, whether it’s prescribed or bought over-the-counter, is designed to solve a problem. However, used incorrectly, medicine may create […]
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Sterile cockpit procedures
Something for all pilots to consider: 86% of all sterile cockpit violation incidents could have resulted in an near mid-air collision (NMAC).
Jan Johnson’s flying ambulance
Warbird pilot Jan Johnson showed off her 1945 Vultee Stinson L-5/G Sentinel at EAA AirVenture 2018.
GA steps up in wake of Hurricane Florence
GA stepped up in the wake of Hurricane Florence, delivering relief supplies to areas hard-hit by the storm and its massive flooding.
Holding Pattern app updated
The Holding Pattern Computer app calculates holding pattern outbound heading and time, reducing pilot workload.
Pictures of the day: What more could you ask for?
Gary Lanthrum sent in these photos, with a note: “The San Juan Islands in Washington state are a special place. I was able to take some neighbors to a cabin on a private grass airstrip on Stuart Island Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. The air was clear, the winds were light, and the picnic was delicious. […]
Picture of the Day: The loves of my life
Leigh Hubner submitted the following photo and note: “The loves of my life — my wife Kamilla with our two kids Olive, 4, Archie, 2, and our Cessna 195. She’s new to us in Georgia after spending her previous 66 years around California. We love popping over to a near-by airport, Peach State Aerodrome, for […]
Something old, something new, something fantastic
No matter how many years we’ve been flying, there’s always something new we can learn.
Passport to fly
Minnesota pilot Russell Kinneberg has landed at more than 200 airports and is on his way to earning five leather flying jackets by participating in several programs that challenge pilots to land at all the airports in a state.