No, it's not the beginning of a very bad joke ... hopefully.
Where did 'Zulu' time come from, anyway?
This year, several aspirants to the edge of space will each consummate years of preparation and sacrifice to…
When flying a light single engine airplane you would not expect to accelerated while climbing, but what if…
The controller's use of an aircraft call sign is also a code within a code.
Most problems are of our own making and most solutions begin as numbers.
Stuff you probably didn’t know, take three...
What happens when an air traffic controller tells an aircraft with the call sign of 'Six-Seven-Tango' that they…
Just how much do you control when you fly?
No, we’re not talking about that date you went on...
The Global Positioning Systems (GPS) we enjoy today appears to be the product of our new technology, but…
When was the last time a controller asked, 'Hey give me a Lazy Eight out there!'
We learn to fly an 'S' turn down a road, a circle around a barn or to fly…
A second installment of Jeff Pardo’s Trivia Testers: When we’re talking “degrees” it’s not always about the weather...
Boy, was I disappointed!
We all know the real reason for filing a VFR flight plan (to speed up a rescue should…
A first installment of Jeff Pardo’s trivia testers. Remember: What your friends don’t know only makes you look…
Two summers ago, a British Airways crew found themselves unable to provide roll control to their Boeing 747-136…
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a natural by-product of combustion, it is poisonous and, as long as your engine…
You would never think that water could cause these problems, but the fact of the matter is that…
Can you fly your airplane with that missing or inoperative equipment?
Your first solo was the challenge of a lifetime, but was it legal?
“Altitude busts” heighten the risk of a midair collision, FAA enforcement action, and, in a descent, controlled flight…
Everyone has the potential to have a bad day when flying and, if you’re not careful, your insurance…
A pilot certificate (except for the student and flight instructor certificate) is issued without an expiration date, but…
Insurance is a gamble: When you take out an aviation insurance policy, you’re gambling that you may have…
The most commonly glossed-over subject on complex checkouts could cost you several knots in cruise and a couple…
The airspeed indicator has colorful arcs that advise us about our speed -- and on every flight those…
Just as cell phones can cause interference with flight instruments, many other electronic devices can cause problems.
There are dozens of documented reports that suggest electronic interference from cell phones caused a disruption to key…
Editor’s note: A very inside look at a very expensive problem that effects us all.
When there’s more to the meaning than the words show, you had better know what you’re saying --…
Most pilots continue to learn about flying and being prepared, but, no matter how many hours we fly,…
In order to safely and smoothly fly through our system you must do more than just talk the…
Pilots that fly at night see some of the most beautiful sights in the world, but there are…
Are you sure we’re all speaking the same language?
Ordinarily the aircraft speed limit below 10,000 feet is 250 knots, but there is an exception that might…
Do you use Unicom to your best advantage?
True, most gear-up landings don’t cause great injury or damage to the airplane, but it can still take…
Few pilots consider how handy their Cell phone can be when it comes to their flying.
I have a friend who uses a GPS unit everywhere he flies. One day his GPS told him…
Using the magnetic compass as the basis for in-flight direction comes with some built-in problems that have caused…
Regular proficiency training is essential to the safety of all pilots and their passengers.
So, you want to buy an airplane and join the ranks of the owner / pilot.
Congratulations! You successfully navigated to a busy controlled airport, handled all the radio work, and even landed on…
The largest number of mid-air collisions take place in a traffic pattern.
E-mail and teleconferencing are integral in today's marketplace.
It was 1988 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Phil Greth and his '56 G-35 Bonanza had flown in and out…