Reluctant Passengers
Every once in a while, we get an opportunity to promote general aviation, or just to expose someone to our preferred mode of travel....
That Illusive Proficiency
Simulators first made a believer of me when I got a Pacer Mk II in 1978. In 10 years, I put over 1000 hours...
Staying Engaged
Recently I attended a Rusty Pilot session and learned (or re-learned as the case may be) several aspects of our aviating world that laid...
Pitching Type Clubs, Again
When I needed (well, wanted) a step-up airplane 20 years ago, I decided it would be a twin. Ultimately, we sold our Mooney and...
Reflections: January 2022
Each new year presents an opportunity to review the last 12 months. Like our editor in 2020, 2021 saw me receive the FAA Wright...
Multitasking
Mental processes of multitasking are not well understood and probably few of us look at this from the perspective of flying. We scan and...
Safe Enough
Many of my previous Remarksmhave touched on what’s safe in general aviation, but that's a conversation worth continuing. Long ago I concluded that “safe” is...
Getting Youth Involved
One failure of GA in the U.S. is the dearth of young aviators, creating a pilot shortage. While many colleges and flight schools attempt...
Caveat Emptor
Consider the contradiction we pilots face between the ultimate responsibility as PIC and working in an environment where the successful completion of our tasks...
Remarks: July 2021
On To AirventureFor three days I attended SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Florida, and have a few observations...
Remarks: Consistency
There are a few reasons airlines are safer than general aviation. Now, airline pilots commonly fly at least 50 to 80 hours a month...
Remarks: Comfort Zone
Over the last few months, I’ve been working with a friend, Tom, who’s looking to expand his aeronautical horizons. His comfort zone is getting...