Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

The current record of safe landings is strong in the airlines, but the same can’t be said for us down here in general aviation land. GA pilots find time-tested and more creative ways to skitter off the side of the runway, land short of the threshold, or slide off the far end with the brakes smoking and tires squealing.

Stability 91

Stability Approach Runway Pilot 91

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Depending on the wind direction and airport surroundings, you may experience some turbulence. This will reduce your workload in turbulent conditions. Descent Point Nominate a descent point that will give you a constant 3° profile to the threshold. In most general aviation aircraft, we tend to initiate the flare at 10 feet.

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Descent Approach Final Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 3, 2024

While the whole thing did not quite go as planned because long general aviation cross country flights rarely do, it was a wonderful trip and a great opportunity to share some of the beauty of my home state with friends from the East who really had no idea what to expect.

Airplanes 86

Airplanes Runway Weather Approach 86

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) differentiates an accident from an incident by imposing a threshold of aircraft damage set at $1 million. Air taxi operations, executive jets, helicopters, and general aviation activities have been excluded in the interests of concision. No injuries were caused by the incident.

Runway 258

Runway Airline Airlines Horizontal Stabilizer 258