Some guys insist on flying IFR everywhere, regardless of destination or weather. I’ve always preferred VFR flying when it helps expedite things. That’s never failed to pay off… until today, when I found myself locked out of my favorite Las Vegas airport. Read more →
Computers are supposed to make our lives easier. We’ve got amazing electronics in our aircraft and in the palm of our hand; what we need now is a way to connect the two. A new product from Aspen Avionics is about to start that revolution. Read more →
Analysis of a confusing proposal from the FAA to add Class D airspace to Los Angeles International Airport. Read more →
Eighty two years after Jimmy Doolittle invents instrument flying, French pilots finally get access to a viable instrument rating of their own. A brief comparative look at the state of aviation in the Eurozone. Read more →
Odd electrical gremlins lead to partial panel flight in an SR-22 Read more →
Computers are a boon to the cockpit. Fast, informative, and efficient. But they’re susceptible to human error. Here’s one humorous example of Read more →
I teach glass panel. I’m a fan of glass panel. But we need to stay proficient on the steam gauges, too! Here’s why. Read more →
Recent flights prompt some thoughts about the weather. The rain has been welcome on the ground, but in the air, it’s making life challenging for pilots. Read more →
The AOPA Air Safety Foundation has an excellent (and free) online course on RNAV approaches. I learned a lot! Read more →
A recent IFR flight highlights the controller chaos at Socal Approach, and proves once again the old adage “trust, but verify”. Read more →