The cockpit atmosphere suddenly thickens with unforecast turbulence, demanding an instant recalculation of an otherwise straightforward flight plan. The pilot, relying on years of accumulated experience, knows this is the moment when judgment is more valuable than raw horsepower. It is a moment of Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM). The ultimate test of an aviator's skill. ADM is not a checklist; it is the mental framework that supports every choice made, from preflight plann

Fear & stress aren't compatible with good flying. Seek a high standard of performance when flying, and continue to improve skills through study & training.

In the exciting journey of becoming a pilot, one factor stands paramount above all others: safety. At the core of a safe and effective...

In the competitive world of aviation, simply earning your pilot’s license is just the beginning. To truly distinguish yourself and unlock...

Here is some generic information on how to prevent airsickness: To prevent airsickness, avoid heavy meals before flying and opt for...

Operating at non-towered airports requires adherence to standardized procedures to maintain safety and efficiency. Non-standard...

We pilots have a big responsibility. That is to protect the lives of people who fly with us. When we take passengers flying for fun,...

Fellow pilots, “tis the season” as they say.  With the holiday season behind us I’m not talking about presents, lights, and cheer.  I’m...

We are saddened to hear of yet another twin engine training airplane being involved in a spin mishap, apparently due to a V MCA ...

Everyone can (and should) strive to improve their aerodynamics and physics knowledge that relates to flying. I have trained many pilots...

Mike Kloch's article titled "Teaching Spins - Are You Competent?" was published in the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of NAFI's Mentor magazine. From...

At my day job we give our customers recurrent training. Owners of turboprops and jets get annual recurrent training as it is usually...