Seat Of The Pants?

I couldn’t agree more with Jim Wolper in his excellent November 2024 article, “Using The Rudder,” that without some kind of yaw indicator, we can’t trust the seat of our pants. I take that literally. As...

Tell Us Again, Granddaddy

It won’t be long before grandkids will be hopping into our laps, begging us to tell them again about how we used to fly piston-powered airplanes by hand.

Back In The Saddle Again

After a hiatus from the left seat, how can you get back into your groove? Flying something that’s not typical for you might help. 

How I Learned To Love Supplemental Oxygen

Hypoxia can be a threat even at so-called non-oxygen altitudes. Mitigations include diligent preflights and monitoring.

CRM And Single Pilots

Cockpit resource management isn’t limited to crews. Planning and situational awareness are key for single pilots. 

Unicom—December 2024

Passenger Safety Briefings Of all the aviation magazines I subscribe to, I appreciate yours the most. “Experience is one of the cheapest things you can buy if you’re fortunate enough to get it second-hand.” Or,...

Double Whammy

The late Jimmy Buffett long ago came up with the perfect song title for summers in Florida: “Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season.”