Having an AWOS at an uncontrolled airport makes getting local weather information easy -- but when this machine…
The majority of tachometers on the market are mechanical meters, which translate the engine RPM from a cable…
WHERE'S THE ENGINE!? There are probably as many ways to rationalize why we fly as there are pilots,…
Many highly instrumented aircraft and very capable crews have flown their aircraft right into the ground during seemingly…
Last week we discussed the difference between a broker and an agent -- this week, we discuss another…
Why a hurricane and bathwater always spins counter-clockwise ... er, one of those, anyway.
Ever since the second aircraft started flying, a primary concern among pilots has been the ability to see…
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…
'VFR Flight Not Recommended....' How often have you driven instead of flown, only to fume the entire way…
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!'
Some Things You Probably Didn’t Know: Chances are that if some nine year-old asks you just how high…
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!
Lightning flashed and torrential rain blew in sheets as the 747-400 lined up for takeoff.
Old Man Winter is here, and he’s brought his little bag of tricks with him -- here are…
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…
It’s time to watch the Outside Air Temperature Gauge and determine your altitudes based less on winds and…
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…
Just as cell phones can cause interference with flight instruments, many other electronic devices can cause problems.
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…
A good pilot customarily calculates a ground speed, duration and estimated fuel burn before each flight -- all…
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.
Ice is the last great unknown in instrument flight -- although wide areas of suspected icing conditions may…
When there’s more to the meaning than the words show, you had better know what you’re saying --…
One of the most critical aspects of flying cross-country is dealing with the weather, but almost all the…
Most pilots continue to learn about flying and being prepared, but, no matter how many hours we fly,…