Episodes
Does a partial engine failure constitute an emergency? Find out one pilot's opinion. By Dr. Amanda M. Stahl.
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Published 08/08/22
Birds hit the side of the airplane and we fall out of a tree. We'll enjoy a Sully moment of our own. (By Rodney Whipple)
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Published 07/07/22
A Coast Guard air crew member witnesses first hand the necessity of approaching backcountry flights with rescue and survivability in mind. (By Thomas W. Gross)
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Published 06/13/22
In this episode, sure you can avoid thunderstorms, but can you avoid the turbulence associated with them? Strap in tight--and I mean real tight. By Christopher Lyon.
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Published 05/04/22
Throwing your son out the door of your Citabria? Pack that parachute and strap in. By Dominick Trivisanno.
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Published 04/05/22
When was the last time you asked for a DF steer? It's time we asked for one. (By Steve Samuelson)
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Published 03/03/22
It's night. You're flying single pilot IFR and George has left the building. Pull the breaker? Tried that. Now what? (By Joe T. May)
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Published 02/02/22
Climbing to stay in visual meteorological conditions sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. We'll explore the latter. (By Andy Clark)
Published 01/04/22
An SR20 and a wobbly iPad prove not to be mutually beneficial. Ride along, but maybe leave your iPad at home (by Juan B. Plaza)
Published 11/30/21
A vintage biplane is a wonderful flying machine but a lousy piece of farm equipment. (By S. Robert Williams)
Published 11/03/21
Flying single engine over the mountains at night in a vintage airplane. What could go wrong? (By Jim Pitman)
Published 09/29/21
By Steve Ells.
Published 08/10/21
A night-time cross-country almost ends in disaster for want of a 50-cent part. (By Tom Hildebrandt)
Published 07/07/21
A medical helicopter pilot flies into night IMC. Where are the towers? (By Byron Edgington.)
Published 06/02/21
An icy diversion to JFK. Grab your winter gloves and fly along. By Charmaine Sperling
Published 04/14/21
Get there itis and a lack of night experience cause a stressful flight over north Florida. (By Douglas Kiefer)
Published 04/14/21
The unusual layout of controls creates a problem for the pilot of a Piper Tri-Pacer. By Gilbert Halacz.
Published 03/10/21
When, and how, to defer to an older pilot in an emergency situation? Find out one opinion. By Paul Locander.
Published 01/11/21
Smoke in the cockpit and a partial avionics failure make for an interesting flight. (By Alex Jones)
Published 12/10/20
it's been said aviation accidents are caused not by one bad decision but by a chain of them. How about seven? Find out what's going on. (By James Witt)
Published 11/11/20
Do you pay attention to small things or do you wait until they become big things? Find out one pilot's opinion. (By Sebastian Teunissen)
Published 11/04/20
Do you really need to inspect the oil filter after every oil change? Read one pilot's perspective. (By Rusty Herrington)
Published 09/22/20
A teardrop turn between two ridgelines in IMC? Sounds dangerous. Find out the grim results. (By Gary Deck)
Published 08/10/20
We've all had some stinky flights but this is ridiculous. (By Bob DelValle)
Published 07/10/20
A bush pilot unsuccessfully calculates fuel instead of looking at the tanks. By Steve Ells.
Published 07/10/20