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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.

BasicMed Changes

BasicMed was a big win for GA, but it wasn’t perfect. Gradually, some of those shortcomings are being addressed. Here’s the latest.

IFR Quiz—October 2024

Fatigue management is each pilot’s responsibility. Only you can decide how much rest you need and the best way to get it.

Is Your Data Dated?

As the saying goes, there’s nothing older than yesterday’s newspaper. The same could be said for yesterday’s navigation data, right?

Telluride

A popular winter ski destination with summer activities to please nearly any outdoor enthusiast, Telluride is a popular destination, but the airport can be “interesting.”

ATIS vs. AWOS vs. ASOS

Pilots always listen to the ATIS, right? And how does ATC get that information it records for the ATIS. And while we’re at it, how do AWOS and ASOS differ?

Readback—October 2024

Can You Get There? Here’s the basic question: If no arrival from your inbound direction is published for your destination airport but one is published...

Briefing—October 2024

California Lead Ban Passed The California legislature passed a bill banning leaded aviation fuel by 2031. After passage by the State House 59-11, the Senate...

Got Autopilot?

The morning flight there was uneventful. Not so for the return that afternoon.

On the Air—September 2024

For your August OTA I sent you the photo (repeated here) of the Gulfstream that was towed to parking, but the ground crew neglected...