1. In what flight condition are torque effects more pronounced in a single-engine airplane? A. Low airspeed, high power, high angle of attack B. Low airspeed, low power, low angle of attack C. High airspeed, high power, high angle of attack 2. Each person who holds a pilot certificate or a medical certificate shall … Continued
Bonanza / Baron Pilot Training, Inc. [BPT] and the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association [AOPA] Foundation are honored to announce the Dave Monti Aviation Scholarships. The two scholarships, each at $3,000, are dedicated to supporting and encouraging students under 30 years of age to pursue careers in aviation. One scholarship is for primary flight instruction … Continued
William R. “Bob” Downing CFI, CFII, MEL, ATP 7,000 hours BPT: Bob, what was it that first attracted you to aviation – and why? BD: In my senior year in high school, I worked part time at a men’s tailor shop. A gentleman came in wanted a custom-made suit. He owned small flight school. I … Continued
Aircraft Mufflers — The Hidden Danger You Need to Know By Jennifer Caron, FAA Safety Briefing Copy Editor Photo By: Adrian Eichhorn What if I said that the exhaust system muffler on an airplane is just as critical as the main rotor retaining nut on a helicopter? Would you agree? There is no doubt that … Continued
AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE By Leo M. Hattrup, M.D. FAA Medical Officer Sight is the most important sense we use in aviation. From pre-flight to taxi, and in all aspects of flight, sight is key — especially when it comes to “seeing” and avoiding any risks or conflicts. Visual standards for Class … Continued
Amend and Fly a Re-route Clearance By Michael “Mick” Kaufman Many years ago, before the word GPS became part of our vocabulary, I took up the challenge to help a new IFR pilot, who was violated for being off the airway that she was supposed to be on. This led me to a passion to … Continued
1. Unless otherwise authorized, which situation requires Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADS-B)? A. Landing at an airport with an operating control tower B. Overflying Class C airspace below 10,000 feet MSL C. Flying under the shelf of Class C airspace 2. The correct method of stating 5,500 feet MSL to … Continued
By: Pat Andrews, CMS, USAF, Retired Captain Kent, aka “eagle,” et al, Greetings from the western “slopes” of the Ozarks. I thought you might like some fresh real world “there I was” information that concludes with a “kudo” for lessons learned from BPT. Last week (April 12) I was IFR in N391S (BE55B) from KEOS … Continued
Ken Wittekiend Commercial, ASEL ASES, Master CFI 12,500 hours BPT: Ken, what was it that first attracted you to aviation – and why? KW: It was the joy and freedom of exploring remote new places by general aviation aircraft. BPT: So, tell us: when and where did you learn how to fly? KW: I … Continued
Insuring to Value By Marci Veronie, Senior Vice President Avemco Insurance Company “How do I know if I have enough insurance on my airplane? What’s the hazard of insuring it for too little? How much is too much?” These are questions I hear all the time. Determining the proper insured value is one of … Continued