How many of us are guilty of conducting a GPS-based approach for it’s convenience, without really understanding the underlying principles or knowing all the pertaining regulations? I, for one…
GPS use has become so widespread and easy to acquire (even through dash-mounted modules) that you will meet very few pilots who have not used it at […]
“Pulse 101 MEDIVAC, in case of a missed approach, you are cleared to climb and maintain 11,000′, proceed direct to the YTS VOR”.
Sounds familiar in some way? I certainly hope so! Everybody has heard the old addage a good landing starts with a stabilized approach. But every instrument rated pilot also knows that a successful missed approach starts during the cruise segment, before the decent has even started. A few hundred feet over the ground in a low-energy situation is not the place you want to be left wondering what next? […]
The soft harmonics of then powerful 1200hp turbine harnessed right in front of me were almost like a quiet, soothing hush to my mind. Sitting at FL200, basking in bright rays of sunshine, I was at loss.. How could this happen? How DID this happen?
Only a few days ago, a small event had occured. A non-event. But decisions were made and actions taken, and despite the best of intentions, all hell broke lose. […]
Big Iron engine and airplane company announced the first flight of the new Razzle 200 airliner. Chief test pilot Frank Lee Candid emerged from the cockpit shaken, dripping with sweat. He tried to muster a smile for the cameras and blurted out, “Damn, I’m happy to be alive.” Regaining his composure, he said the airplane […]
I was going through my computer and lo and behold, came across this archived file…! I present to you.. the Men’s Laws! I edited some of it because, well, they wanted to give it a ”R” rating otherwise 😛
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