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Do you cancel too many flights?
One of the most popular features on Air Facts is our “Go or no go” series. In these articles, we present a hypothetical flight and then review the actual weather conditions. Readers are asked to make...
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Mr. Invincible
Well I finally met that guy. That guy everyone has read about. That guy who seems to be at every airport. That guy whom no one admits to being. You know, the guy who willfully violates significant...
View ArticleThe Great Debate: pilots are just backup
In the wake of the Air France 447 crash, many have suggested that basic stick and rudder skills have declined among airline pilots to the point where it creates a serious safety issue. With increasing...
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What’s wrong with Cirrus pilots?
It’s not the whistles and bells, it’s the pilot. I recall when the Cirrus first came out, one of the principals said that product liability was not going to be a problem for them because the airplane...
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The Great Debate: are UAVs a threat?
The Predator is one of the largest and most successful UAVs. In February, Congress finally passed a long-term FAA re-authorization bill that settled some important issues for the next few years...
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Is flying safe? Wrong question.
Richard Collins’ latest article stirred up quite a discussion about Cirrus airplanes and their safety record. Amid all the emotions, though, the basic point is hard to argue with: the SR22 has not...
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What was wrong with V-tail Bonanza pilots?
The Beech ad promises businessmen can "just step in and fly." I sort of stirred up a hornet’s nest with a recent post about Cirrus airplanes and Cirrus pilots. A few commenters compared the discussion...
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The coming currency crisis
Piston flying activity is steadily declining. Are you flying enough these days? Based on the pilots I talk to, the answer for most people is a resounding “no!” This goes far beyond the old joke that...
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The ultimate responsibility: thoughts on family flying
The track of the airplane that crashed shows a sharp right turn before it crashed. After the tragic crash of the PC-12 in Florida, Pete Bedell wrote on Facebook that he was flying over the top of this...
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The IFR conundrum: is it as it appears?
John Zimmerman’s story about scud running made me think a lot about this subject–specifically about scud running as opposed to IFR flying. Back in the good old days, there was a lot of scud running and...
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