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Pilots
A nearly deadly situation
While on final out of my peripheral a green orb entered. I couldn’t believe my eyes: A multi-engine plane was nearly right on top of me descending down.
Picture of the Day: Winter flying in Switzerland
Cedric Bassin submitted this photo and note: “Landing a Robin DR300-180 on a late winter afternoon. This aircraft is mainly used for glider towing. The picture was taken at Courtelary Airfield (LSZJ) in Switzerland on Dec. 6, 2022.”
Old Pilot Tips
Aviation safety advocate Gene Benson, who has flown everything from Cubs to jets and taught hundreds of people to fly, is now offering his “Old Pilot Tips” on his YouTube channel.
Sheltair lands at KFXE
Sheltair has relocated its corporate headquarters from Oakland Park, Florida, to the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE).
Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide updated
The guide explains all the symbology for FAA sectional, terminal area, flyway planning, helicopter route, en route low- and high-altitude, and oceanic route charts, as well as standard terminal arrival routes, standard instrument departures, and instrument approach procedures.
Picture of the Day: Sunset flight
Kent Shoemaker submitted this photo and note: “Probably a picture that all pilots have taken. Getting the plane ready for an evening flight.”
Winning through failure
Frankly — and I think it is long past time the following statement should come into common usage — failure isn’t such a bad thing. Accept failure as a periodic occurrence. Welcome it, even. For failure only comes our way when we aim high and fall somewhat short.
The real cost of failing your check ride
You just failed your check ride. Besides the hit to your ego and your confidence, there also will be a big hit to your wallet: About $1,600, according to some estimates.