Author: William E Dubois

What can we learn from a fatal crash at a STOL competition? Source: general aviationHuman Factors: A competitive environment

When most pilots hear “twins,” they can be forgiven for thinking of airplanes with two engines. But in this case, […]

Adam, a private pilot in Georgia, writes: I’m tired of the hassles of renting to feed my passion. It’s time […]

If you think it’s OK for you to drink when you fly, that you can handle it, you are wrong. […]

Becky, a student pilot in Florida, writes: I’m fully caffeinated and working my way through Chapter 10 of the Pilot’s […]

What is the takeaway from the Red Bull Plane Swap debacle? While there are many lessons to be learned, a […]

Jessica, a CFI in Arizona, writes: Is it possible to crash an airplane on a checkride and still pass the […]

What can we learn from an accident where a pilot crashed in white-out conditions over a frozen lake in Alaska? […]

Fredrick, a private pilot in Wyoming, writes: What are the origins of the words “taxiing” and “taxiways” in aviation? Source: […]

How could three veteran pilots miss the fact that there were several quarts — yes quarts — of water in […]