1. Unless ATC authorizes you otherwise, when you’re operating under IFR in controlled airspace, you are required to report all of the following as soon as possible except: a. Confirmation of forecasted weather b. Unforecast weather conditions encountered c. Safety information about the flight   2. You’re enroute to your destination, you listen to … Continued

  Fly Like a PRO Professionalism and Flight Discipline in General Aviation By Everette Rochon FAA Training and Certification Group Manager If you’re interested in aviation, it’s a safe bet that you have seen video of the carefully orchestrated operations on board an aircraft carrier flight deck. You’ve seen the pitching deck, the closely-packed jets, … Continued

Read the Room; Take the Hint If Other Pilots Aren’t Flying, Should You Press Ahead? By Jason Blair FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) The aviation community is a small world. In this environment, we each have the opportunity for positive influence on fellow pilots if we choose to use it. We particularly have a duty … Continued

What Is It Doing Now? By Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Over the last several years, there have been many avionics upgrades. As a result,  the avionics shops are six months to a year behind with scheduled work and updates. However, when the update is done, does it work “WRIGHT,” as in those brothers that started … Continued

Control Techniques During A Round Out / Flare By Hank Canterbury During training, I often observe pilots overcontrolling the elevator during the flare process.  It is a perfectly natural thing to hunt and peck for the right attitude while searching for the ground.  But occasionally, that results in a Pilot-Induced-Oscillation (PIO), which can cause damage … Continued

1. The term “angle of attack” is defined as the angle between the: A. Chord line of the wing and the relative wind B. Airplane’s longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil C. Airplane’s center line and the relative wind   2. Refer to the figure above. Determine the maximum wind velocity … Continued

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Tips for Perfect Preflight Prep Why Better Preflight Preparation is Paramount to Safe Flight By Paul Cianciolo, FAA Safety Briefing Magazine Associate Editor Inadequate preflight preparation is cited as a contributing factor in many general aviation accidents. Even something as simple as a loose fuel cap missed during a preflight inspection can cause chaos. That … Continued

  Ground Effect: The First and Last Few Seconds By Hank Canterbury   I often wondered why many pilots flying Bonanzas and Barons seem to touchdown three-point.  The three-point touchdown is defined by the FAA as “a simultaneous touchdown of the main and nose wheel with excessive speed, followed by application of forward pressure on … Continued

Understanding Owner-Performed Preventive Maintenance By Tom Hoffmann, FAA Safety Briefing Magazine Pilots who perform preventive maintenance on their aircraft can learn a great deal about the inner workings of engines and airframes, as well as all their associated systems and components. But if this is your first foray into aviation maintenance, it’s a good idea … Continued