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Long a favorite of instructors and examiners alike, it’s time we dug into this unusual and seemingly one-off approach, at least to broaden your understanding.

The last thing you want to hear from ATC is “Traffic!” or “Terrain!”, but it can happen when you least expect it. So be ready, know what to expect … and how ATC can help.

Engine Failure Proficiency I read with interest your March Remarks, “Staying Proficient.” As a CFI, one of the things I enjoy doing is teaching at...

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

Quite a few years ago, I was flying my Mooney on the short hop from San Antonio International Airport to Kerrville Municipal Airport. It...

Today’s weather forecasting makes use of mathematical models. Let’s dig into some of the more common ones to understand what they’re telling us.

It’s common to auto-fill the alternate box with a nearby airport that meets legal weather and fuel requirements. But sometimes, a better alternate can be found nearby.

Rarely do we have days without notice of deliberate GPS interference somewhere in the U.S., usually from the military. But that’s only one source of GPS errors.

Occasionally it’s good to go back and review the basics. This quiz shares wake-turbulence information you may not know. Don’t let one catch you by surprise.

Have you ever yelled at a controller on frequency? Or, have you been yelled at by ATC? Do you think it was warranted? How did you handle it after that?

The good news is that our electronics give us options. The bad news is that it’s not always obvious which is the best option to use.