Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
These required inspections are vitally important to the safe operation of general aviation aircraft, so even student pilots are required to know the basics to pass a Private Pilot checkride. The “100 hour inspection” is very similar to the annual inspection of the airframe, powerplant, and propeller.
Pilot Institute
AUGUST 2, 2024
One of the leading causes of fatal general aviation accidents is the loss of aircraft control. Increasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Completely disoriented and unsure of which way is up.
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Fear of Landing
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Catalina Airport is open to general aviation from 08:00 to 17:00. When I saw the altimeter start to climb I raised the landing gear and let out the breath I’d apparently been holding. However, just as the altimeter started to climb, the Baron faltered. Needless to say, we lost. Dinner was excellent.”
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
We studied all of our options going into New York via general aviation. His was to watch for traffic, take pictures, and monitor that my altimeter stayed at 1,300 feet msl. With a lot of enthusiasm and the reassuring help of ForeFlight, we discovered that it wasn’t only doable but looked like a lot of fun.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
We studied all of our options going into New York via general aviation. His was to watch for traffic, take pictures, and monitor that my altimeter stayed at 1,300 feet msl. With a lot of enthusiasm and the reassuring help of ForeFlight, we discovered that it wasn’t only doable but looked like a lot of fun.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 24, 2024
Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still. That’s a considerable detour for small general aviation aircraft. You don’t want an incorrect altimeter setting to cause an airspace incursion. Managing so many aircraft is challenging. Here’s how to bypass the Bravo.
Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 16, 2024
In most general aviation aircraft, we tend to initiate the flare at 10 feet. But this can be hard to judge when the altimeter is so sensitive. Flare You will transition into the flare as you cross the threshold and get closer to the ground. But how do I know exactly when to flare? Good question.
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