I Learned About Flying From That

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38. Fuel CRM in an R44 Jun 21, 2022

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Fixed-wing pilot Eliot Danner flies with a fellow helicopter pilot on a cross-country flight that turns bumpy—and low on avgas.

37. A Real Snow-Stopper Jun 07, 2022

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World-renowned cellist and pilot Peter Rejto entered an unexpected snowstorm in his Mooney--and was caught by a missed preflight item. He shares the story of the resulting power loss with us.

36. Flying Lessons, and a Crime May 17, 2022

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Pilot Wayne Pinger’s journey to become a pilot took him on a memorable Alaska cross-country—and a crime scene. Learn what lessons he did.

35. Big Imbalance, Little Jet May 03, 2022

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When pilot Paul Entrekin got the chance to fly Jim Bede's BD-5 microjet, he encountered an out-of-balance fuel situation that nearly ended in disaster.

34. To Outrun the Storm Apr 19, 2022

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As a young pilot, Andy Gelston ferried a Piper Cub from Virginia to the midwest, and he tried to evade the thunderstorms blocking his way. A grass strip offered a haven--with a few hazards of its own.

33. Speed Up, Gear Up Apr 05, 2022

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A change of audio cues and a busy ATC environment led pilot Bob Jacobs to land gear up in a Mooney. What other factors contributed to the unfortunate landing?

32. Off the Scale Mar 22, 2022

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A relatively short runway, high temps, and a hefty passenger load lead to a tight POH situation for pilot Bruce Falstein in California.

31. Know Your POH Mar 08, 2022

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An instructor and his commercial student avoid landing on a crowded California street following a loss of power on takeoff because they understood the procedures outlined in the Cessna Cardinal RG's POH. Would you do as well?

30. Bird Strike (and Other Tales) Feb 22, 2022

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Jerry Gregoire, founder of Redbird Flight Simulations, shares a couple of stories from which he learned the value of CRM—one of them involving a close encounter with a bird (that was not red).

29. Frozen Gear Feb 08, 2022

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When John Hull prepared to make a wintertime departure after defrosting the airplane--a Cessna 421--he neglected to check for ice beyond the wings and horizontal stab, much to his chagrin.

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