Veteran Pilot Identifies Similarities In Younger Pilot
Pilot pens letter to his younger self.
Pilot Training
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When Pilots Get Vectored Across Final
It’s not supposed to happen, but it does. What to do when the controller forgets about you.
The Risk Of A Zero-Zero Takeoff
Explore the risks associated with low visibility takeoffs.
Tactical Napping: How To Sleep On The Job
It’s not something they’ll talk about in sim training, but maybe they should.
Loss Of Control: Spins Or Spirals?
The latter can look a lot like the former, especially when all there is to see is the aftermath.
Negotiations and Bad Decisions Lead to Adventurous Midnight Flight to Memphis
A midnight flight was made more adventurous based on the negotiations and bad decisions made by a pilot.
Going Through Your First Check Ride And Meeting Your Flight Examiner
A pilot shares his fears leading up to his first check ride and meeting his flight examiner.
Becoming A Creature of Habit (Well, Good Habits, Anyway)
Developing good habits is critical for our flying. So why is it that so few of us are any good at it?
The Joy Of Operating Machines
The best part of the intricate design of things is the human element.
