Is flying safe? Every passenger wonders, and for good reason. I take a candid look at risk management in the world of general aviation and discuss a few ways to turn the odds in your favor. Read more →
Tag: Aviation
Automation’s Effect on Pilot Skill
Automation can be a tremendous asset to flight safety. It can also rob us of the basic flying skill we need to monitor that whiz-bang stuff and fly without it. Read more →
Independence Day from the Air
As with many things, the view is better from an airplane on the 4th of July. Kristi and I were out of town, but a friend provided an aerial view of a southern California fireworks show. Read more →
Junk In, Junk Out
Computers are a boon to the cockpit. Fast, informative, and efficient. But they’re susceptible to human error. Here’s one humorous example of Read more →
A Day at Medfly
A photographic tour of a day of flying at the California Medfly eradication program — one of my many day jobs. Read more →
US Airways 1549 Damage Photos
Fascinating damage photos taken during the salvage of US Airways Flight 1549 illustrate just how tough aircraft are built. Read more →
Snafu
I have six employers, so keeping my schedule straight is a real challenge. Here’s how I do it. Read more →
A Carb-Free Future
The general aviation fleet is put at risk by the loss of a major parts supplier. The reason? Product liability concerns. Read more →
Getting Back Into Flying
A reader’s email inspires me to expound on ways to keep aviation affordable and interesting for GA pilots. Read more →
SNA Blames Runway Incursions on “Small Planes”
General aviation takes the blame again, this time from John Wayne Airport management. I refute their accusations with hard, cold facts. Read more →