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As the year comes to a close, I figured it would be an excellent time to post my favorite aviation pictures taken this past year. I figured I would change things … Continue reading 15 of my Favorite Aviation Pictures From 2014
As I mentioned in last week’s post, I broke this topic up into two pieces due to its size. Last week’s post discussed the reasons, rules, and logistics of commuting. This … Continue reading Living in the Jumpseat: Part Two
I have been commuting by air to work for nearly nine months now and I though it would be an excellent time to share some of the ins and … Continue reading Living in the Jumpseat: The Ins and Outs of Commuting by Air
Over the past few years, I have been asked numerous times about those magnificent wispy-white trails that jets leave behind as they cross the sky. I think its generally human … Continue reading Contrails Not Chemtrails – Contrails Explained and Chemtrails Debunked by a Professional Pilot
“Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the finest computers on the market today. It is well designed to assist you in solving the planing and navigating problems associated with … Continue reading Mastering the Mechanical E6B in 20 Minutes
“Wow, it really is curved on the bottom!” I still remember how surprised I was when I took my first look at the wing of the CRJ. The reason for … Continue reading Flying The Supercritical Wing – An Up-close Look at the Supercritical Airfoil and High Speed Flight
I still remember my first takeoff in a Cessna 152 in 2007. It was an amazing feeling that I will surely never forget. I had the exact same feeling almost … Continue reading From Cessna to CRJ: The Similarities and Differences of Large and Small Aircraft
10 gallons an hour to go 105 knots? This is the harsh reality faced by the pilots of most light airplanes. Small airplanes like the Cessna 172 and the Piper … Continue reading Are Airplane Engines Inefficient?
Those wishing to start flight training are often overwhelmed by the plethora of books and resources available on the topic. I am often asked for book recommendations from my students … Continue reading Book Selection – The Best and Only Sources You Need
This post focuses the aerodynamics of level flight. There are plenty of references out there on this topic, however many of them are either way too complicated; requiring a doctorate … Continue reading Angle of attack: A Journey From Zero Lift to Stall
Wind significantly affects an aircraft in flight. Because aircraft fly suspended in the atmosphere, movement of air will ultimately cause movement of the aircraft in the same direction. This forces … Continue reading How to Manage Risk on High Wind Landings
One of the first things a new flight student learns on their very first day of flight training is the procedure for performing magneto checks. Basically, you are told to … Continue reading MAG Checks Demystified
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