safety tips

In consideration of the many issues involved in flying most of us walk a tightrope of maintaining proficiency, staying financially solvent, including keeping the employer and family happy. For those of us that fall into this category we want to

For the past weeks we have discussed various things that can transpire with our aircraft, so now it is time to turn our attention to ourselves as pilots in keeping with the responsibility to provide a safe environment for us

In autumn, the mountains beckon. The air is cool, the leaves are radiant, and the vistas are splendid. In order to fly the mountains safely both training and extensive preparation are required. We would suggest, ideally, a mountain flying clinic

To expand our overview of mountain flying it is important to understand that this summary is not intended to cover all aspects of mountain flight but to merely raise awareness of some of the special challenges you may encounter. In

During a time of emergency in mountain flight, good decision making should stem from proper training and preflight planning. Breaking accidents down into three categories should help to clarify the importance of proper planning. “Controlled Flight into Terrain” generally means

Visual illusions in the landing phase of flight can cause hazardous misjudgments. These illusions are, however, avoidable with proper preparation, awareness, and anticipation. To supplement vision use the glideslope (if available), PAPI or VASI lighting. Be conscious of your altimeter

The potential for mid-air collisions around reliever or satellite airports in proximity to Class B and C airspace has increased significantly in recent years. The main reason for this increase is the mix of business jets, small commuters, flight training

Many people may believe that single-engine night flying is risky, bit if you take time to evaluate the risks and plan properly, you’ll find night flying is rewarding. Along with the additional preparation, some of the most scenic vistas you

Dating back to our first preflight we have all been instructed to look for propeller imperfections such as nicks, dings, dents and even significant scratches. A slight nick is an easy item to rationalize — if the nick covers less

With more FBOs trying to cut cost without compromising safety or convenience they are turning to self serve fuel. Along with this there is a potential for fire caused by static electricity. Causes for static build up: Fine filters –