Using The Rudder

Without some kind of indicator to help us manage yaw, we can’t always trust the seat of our pants. 

Passenger Safety Briefings

They must cover seat belts, but you’re free to go beyond that minimum. There’s no such thing as too much information. 

Running On Empty

Fuel exhaustion is a preventable threat. Planning and in-flight diligence are key to ensuring healthy fuel margins. / By Ryan Motte

Distracted Flying

Ultimately, flying is a series of distractions, one after another. Along the way, someone still has to fly the airplane. 

Interpreting Weather Radar

I very much enjoy your magazine. I have a question I would like your opinion on. Reading “Riding The Storm Out” (September 2024)  was very informative. However, the question I have is this: What weather would...

Seasonal Changes

By the time you read this, those of us in the Northern Hemisphere will be well along on our journey from summer to winter. Autumn’s colors and apple cider will have given way to...

Tires And Tubes

The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reports database.