Land Safely, Forget “Super-Smooth!”
I remember distinctly discovering the secret of obtaining a super-smooth landing in a PA-28; just carry extra speed and”drive
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David St. George
David St. George is an FAA DPE (Sport to Multi ATP) and a Part 135 charter pilot flying the Pilatus PC-12 in the NYC area. He recently renewed his Master Instructor for the tenth time and is a Charter member of SAFE. Formerly a 141 Chief Instructor for over 25 years, with a Gold Seal CFI. David started flying at 16 and has logged over 15,000 hours. He owns a 1946 7AC Aeronca Champ and wrote the SAFE Toolkit app.
ATC Assist in Florida Landing!
Controller Robert Morgan, pictured above, was the calm voice that guided a non-pilot, Darren Harrison, all the way to a safe
Continue reading >Velis Electro Trainer
In full disclosure, I’m really new to the world of aircraft that have a lighter empty weight than my motorcycle. And I’m
Continue reading >Gut Check: Caution Vs “Courage!”
Confidence is a necessary pilot attribute and timidity can be a hazard. If we did not dream big and overcome reasonable challenges,
Continue reading >Landing or Buzzing? Know CFR 91.119
The legal precedent for FAA violations under CFR 91.119 for low flying (buzzing) is long-standing and well-established. A
Continue reading >*Practical* Aerodynamics; Facts Every Pilot Must Know
Pilots don’t need aerodynamics at the level of Greek Letters and many decimal places to be safe in flight. But understanding
Continue reading >“Pilot Smarts” (From #SnF22)!
Thanks to all that visited the SAFE booth at #SnF22, it is wonderful to connect again and put faces with the contacts we
Continue reading >Increasing Experience = Safer?
Think back to when you first learned to fly. Everything was new and exciting. We didn’t know anything about flying an airplane
Continue reading >Don’t Turn A Blind Eye on Risky Pilot Behavior
This is (gratefully) reprinted from the NTSB Safety Compass Blog. Author Leah Read is a senior air safety investigator in
Continue reading >The Dangers of Timid Piloting
During a recent airplane owners’ gathering in Florida, I did a short poll of the audience on basic aerodynamics. One result
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