A Precautionary Landing Leads To A Big Surprise
Upon inspection, that quiet farm field was anything but!
Pilot Training
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Experience Versus Complacency in the Cockpit
A pilot fesses up to a dumb mistake in hopes it might help others avoid even more costly ones.
How to Lose Your Pilot Certificate (And How Not To)
What happens when you get caught doing something illegal, unsafe or just plain dumb?
Battling Crosswinds
Crosswinds can be tricky, so take some time to arm yourself with the knowledge you need.
Lake Landing Lessons
A downwind landing is seldom a good idea. An inexperienced seaplane pilot attempting one with huge logs floating across the landing path is a really bad one.
Pilots Need To Report Damage To Planes
Most modern avionics have at least some kind of data recording capability. If you damage an airplane, investigators could use it to track you down.
Flying in the High Country Requires Different Skills
Flying in the high country provides its own set of challenges to pilots. Here are a few basics to know.
New Pilot, Tough Call
Faced with a tough judgement call, a new Private Pilot found himself in a tight spot.
