Briefing – April 2024
Flight Training Fatalities Cut In Half
Flight training fatalities have been cut in half in the last 20 years according to stats compiled by AOPA...
Backlogs
During the pandemic, we suffered increased lead times for things. Generally, these lengthy lead times were called “supply chain problems” or just “supply chain.”...
Instability
Stability and instability are responsible for much of the weather we encounter. But what exactly does all that mean?
Make the Call
When’s the last time you reviewed your lost-com procedures? It can still happen...
Conquering Biases
No, we’re not departing from aviation-related information to give you a lesson in political correctness. But certain pilot biases can cause trouble.
Trim Runaway
Trim runaway is a serious—occasionally fatal—system malfunction. We look at what causes it and what you can do to handle it.
On the Air—March 2024
“What are you doing in Atlanta Class B without authorization?”
Improving the NAS
See what change looks like, where you can identify safety gaps in the National Airspace System, and how to make change.
ACS Might Be Regulatory
Even if you got your instrument rating 30 years ago, this still affects you since the requirements for an IPC are in the ACS.
IFR Quiz—March 2024
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.
Readback – March 2024
Sim to Match My Panel
Your article on simulators probably saved me $20k for a BATD that is nothing like the panel on my aircraft....
March Briefing
MOSAIC Comments Show Support
The future of the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) is in the hands of the FAA after a six-month comment...