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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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

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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

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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,

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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

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*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

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“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

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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

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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

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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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