Remarks

There are two types of proficiency needed today for competent instrument flight. Of course, you must fly solely by reference to the instruments in...

Seriously? That’s all we get? Our only takeaway is to watch for other traffic? I want more.

That title shouldn’t surprise anyone, but in the last two years I’ve been painfully reminded of the depth and truth of that.

During the pandemic, we suffered increased lead times for things. Generally, these lengthy lead times were called “supply chain problems” or just “supply chain.”...

Staying proficient, or getting there if you’re not proficient, has long been a challenge for the typical general-aviation pilot. Of course, a proficient pilot...

After over 20 years of ownership, it might be time for new engines in our Cessna 340.

Some might say it’s because of the security imposed on airline travel. Perhaps, but where’s the evidence that GA poses a threat?

Recently someone reached out to me to discuss Richard McSpadden’s accident. While I try not to be a Monday-morning quarterback, he asked general questions...

Eight years ago I retired from Part 121 flying. I currently have plenty of time in my logbook. At the airline I was flying...

Unless you ignore general aviation news, you’ve probably already heard that all of the Belvoir Media Aviation titles—Aviation Consumer, Aviation Safety, AVweb, IFR, and...

After over 8000 hours of general-aviation and airline flying, the other day I declared an emergency for the first time outside of training. It...

Occasionally, a reader will complain that our Sim Challenges are too difficult. Really? That’s the point. Some pilots, a group that I reluctantly admit...