Northstar VFR

JULY 7, 2023

By Jordan Bullock CFI, FO B737 As you’re learning to fly, you progress through various stages. With this progression, your instructor ’s verbiage towards you as a student changes. For example, your CFI might say, “Hey, on this one, give me a steep climb out ”. Eventually, this turns into, “Climb me out at Vx ”. Each aircraft’s POH or manual has a page specifically dedicated to that aircrafts V-Speeds.

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V Speed Longitudinal Axis Lift Pilot 52

Universal Weather

JULY 5, 2023

For more detailed information on specific destinations and regulations within Mexico, please visit our articles on: Mexico City Mexico Permits For a successful and trouble-free trip to Mexico, it’s always best practice for business-aviation operators to plan for a range of logistical issues that may impact a flight. Documentation requirements, as well as operating restrictions, need to be anticipated.

Flight Plan 52

Flight Plan Clearance UTC Pilot in Command 52

Inspire

JULY 7, 2023

In his latest piece for Bits and Pieces, John Wyman discusses some tips for crossing the border on your way to Oshkosh. The post Ruffled Feathers: Crossing the Border first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

JULY 7, 2023

My daughter, grandsons, and I were pleased to be able to enjoy a super display by the Canadian Snowbirds and several others June 10-11 at the Barrie Airshow. The day we attended looked iffy to begin with but wound up being ideal with a high overcast, and not too hot conditions. The post Barrie Snowbirds! first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

JULY 6, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the most common types of mistakes made in homebuilt aircraft projects. The post The Top Five Build Errors first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

JULY 6, 2023

George, EAA 37947, and Janice Wilts, EAA 1282004, may joke and be modest about why they keep coming to Oshkosh. But their contributions as EAA volunteers are no joke. The post Volunteer Spotlight — George and Janice Wilts first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

JULY 7, 2023

Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport reminisces about a trip he made years ago. The post My Adventure to Buttonville first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

JULY 7, 2023

The story of John van Lieshout and his decades-in-the-making RV-6A. The post Boyhood Dreams first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Northstar VFR

JULY 2, 2023

By Jordan Bullock CFI, FO B737 Almost every single pilot at some point or another has heard of the FAR/AIM. Hopefully, you have even used it at some point. For those who aren’t well versed in using the heavy, nausea inducing and all encompassing federal guideline booklet, let’s take a look and break it down so that the FAR/AIM goes from being a phonebook catastrophe to your biggest asset.

Federal Aviation Regulations 52

Federal Aviation Regulations Aeronautical Information Manual Crosswind Pilot 52