Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on...
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In Plane Sight
Despite some rainy weather, the 50th annual Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, did not disappoint, with...
Silent Flight
Being a pilot has been a life goal since childhood, but my primary career for 42 enjoyable years was as a U.S. and...
1967 Cessna 172H Skyhawk—Bargains on Aircraft for Sale
Finding a four-place taildragger for under $100,000 is becoming increasingly difficult. Finding one with desirable...
Too Much of a Good Thing
Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. They were inverted...
Fog
The fog comeson little cat feet. It sits lookingover harbor and cityon silent haunchesand then moves on. Carl Sandburg...
Genuine Stall Proficiency
Stalls are feared in general aviation for being a significant factor in a large proportion of accidents. To help...
FAA Seeks Input From Cirrus SR Operators After Power Lever Failure Report
The FAA is seeking input from Cirrus SR operators following a report of a power lever failing on takeoff. According...
Learning to Manage Stress in Flight
The FAA’s IMSAFE checklist specifically lists “stress” as a factor that pilots identify and mitigate when determining...
When Push Comes to Shove
What do you mean, ‘We’re stuck?’ My buddy Chris looked at me like I’d suddenly decided to try some outrageous joke to...
1992 SOCATA TB-9 Tampico Club—Bargains on Aircraft for Sale
Spend enough time browsing used aircraft offerings priced below $100,000 and one thing becomes clear – virtually every...