Go to homepage
Place a new listing
Responding to the Unexpected
Truth is often stranger than fiction. Perhaps that’s why reports from the Aviation Safety Reporting System are so compelling. There is a lot to be learned by reviewing the mistakes
read more
The thing with the altimeter
Why is flying with a correct altimeter setting so important? This is shown in the following two images. Quiz-time: which altimeter is set correctly?<br /><br /> Read <a href="https://ul-fluglehrer.de/blog/files/20160421-hoehenmesser.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more</a>
read more
Unintentionally in the clouds
VFR into IMC events have a distressingly high fatality rate. Here's why they happen and some strategies for surviving based on research into reports from pilots who successfully handled
read more
Your Alternator Just Failed
You're cruising along, when suddenly your low voltage light turns on. Now what? Your alternator is your aircraft's primary source of electricity, and when it fails, you need to start
read more
The Low-Vis Takeoff
General aviation pilots make IFR takeoffs in reduced visibility and low ceilings on a daily basis. We line up, launch, establish a climb, transition to the gauges and press on with
read more
The four steps of spin recovery
Have you ever practiced a spin? If you have (and even if you haven't), you've probably heard the recovery acronym "PARE". But do you know what each step is for?<br /><br /> Read <a href="http://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/maneuvers/the-4-steps-of-spin-recovery-explained/?fb_comment_id=908584599162736_1206775272676999#f260487ad544576" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more</a>
read more
Ice and Tail Stalls
If you think stall recovery only involves lowering the nose and applying power, and if you occasionally fly in icing conditions, you could someday make a fatal error.<br /><br /> Read
read more
Choosing a floatplane
This Article goes from conversations with experienced floatplane pilots about the 150 on floats—okay, but not great—into what makes a good floatplane, what to look for when buying one
read more
Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)
Aeronautical decision-making (ADM) is essentially the mental process of gathering and evaluating information pertinent to a flight; listing the options and their attendant risks; and
read more
The Robinson R22 Helicopter
In the early 1970s, Frank Robinson had a vision of business executives commuting between their homes and workplaces in small, light, affordable helicopters. The skies were going to
read more
The Cub
Since the day I first showed up at the airport many years ago I have heard about Piper Cubs. Everyone described them as a great airplane that was fun to fly. Even non-pilots recognize
read more
Perfect Crosswind Takeoff
Crosswind on takeoff might not seem like that big of a deal, but if you don't add correction you could end up skipping down, or off, the runway. And nobody wants that to happen. Wind
read more
This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. More information...