The FAA and many pilot organizations have given much attention in recent months to prevention of runway incursions involving aircraft. However, these events may also involve pedestrians, as a general aviation pilot discovered after parking his aircraft at a new FBO. I had flown into [airport] with a CFII for my instrument cross-country requirement, and … Continue reading Runway Incursion: Pedestrian Version
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What Next? Consider An Instrument Rating by Jerry Plante
The transition from student pilot to certificated pilot commences with the designated examiner handing you a temporary certificate with the usual warning; This is a license to learn." Some of us take that statement to mean that we're not quite ready for prime time, and others grab anyone who will go flying and buzz around … Continue reading What Next? Consider An Instrument Rating by Jerry Plante
I’m Celebrating! by Sandy Reutter
There's hope (and excitement) for ALL of us! About a month ago, when I hit "The Big Five-Ohhhh", I decided that it was time to learn what those pedals on the floor were for and to see what flying was like without the training wheel. I scheduled a lesson, drove over to 3V5, and was … Continue reading I’m Celebrating! by Sandy Reutter