First of all, don’t call them crop dusters. Source: general aviationFive things you don’t know about crop dusters
Author: William E Dubois
In defense of flight suits for general aviation pilots
There seems to be some subtle prejudice against flight suits in GA flying. Maybe some pilots don’t feel we’ve earned […]
Human Factors: The second decision
It’s very easy, after making one bad decision, to make another. And following two bad decisions, not only is your […]
Questions from the Cockpit: Right vs. Left
Galen, one of our pilot readers, writes: Hello, I have always wondered why the left magneto is to the right […]
Human Factors: The wind at your back is for sailors
What can we learn from an accident that occurred when a pilot was landing at the airport in Spruce Pine, […]
Human Factors: Whose fault, really?
When a mechanic’s error leads to an accident, does the pilot and aircraft owner share some of the responsibility? Source: […]
Students flying high — and for free — in Albuquerque
The Southwest Aeronautics, Mathematics and Science Academy, known as the SAMS Academy, at Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) in Albuquerque, […]
Questions from the Cockpit: Where’s the other end of the tape measure?
Where is AGL measured from? As with most things in life — and aviation — it depends. Source: general aviationQuestions […]
Human Factors: No one in command
It wouldn’t be until after the crash that either one of them would have any clue that no one was […]
Questions from the Cockpit: Why are pilot watches so big?
Linda, an FBO employee in California, writes: What can you tell me about pilot’s watches? It seems like all the […]