Gotchas in Paradise
Knowing Good and Evil was a problem in the original Paradise, but around the PDZ VOR, managing direction, altitude, and what’s next is your only hope of success.
One in, One Out—Why?
You’re stuck on the ramp waiting to go, many planes ahead of you, arrivals holding and waiting on departures, departures waiting on arrivals. Whassupwidat?
AI in Avionics
Artificial intelligence is the current darling of high-tech and we’re seeing its influence everywhere. Does artificial intelligence have a place in an airplane?
Taking the Beaten Path
Those out-of-the-way airports tend to be basic—one or two simple approaches. But simple doesn’t always mean easy. There can be a lot of decisions to make.
IFR Quiz—November 2024
Fatigue management is each pilot’s responsibility. Only you can decide how much rest you need and the best way to get it.
On the Air Classic—November 2024
I was a new controller and just assigned to my first duty station, Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. I had a pretty good working...
Readback—November 2024
Spoofing Confusion I enjoyed your “GPS Jamming, Spoofing” article in June 2024. Would you please expand on your comment that “GPS satellite spoofing attacks are...
Briefing—November 2024
Swift Gets 100R STC Swift Fuels’ 100R unleaded aviation fuel has received an STC for use in Cessna 172 R and S fuel injected models....
Sims: Why So Much Focus
These are incredibly useful tools that enhance our flying, making it safer while giving us more capabilities.
On the Air – October 2024
I was flying IFR north of Toronto a year or so ago on a VFR day and talking on Center frequency when I heard...
Weather Mistakes to Avoid
Here are some common pitfalls and mistakes made when looking at aviation weather. Avoid them for a safer flight.
Take the Tradeoffs
Defining good weather, enough for a visual approach, can be tricky. Use that instrument procedure as a backup, but be sure to adjust for those ever-changing conditions.