20 June 2014 1655 Zulu From a practical perspective, single pilot resource management is based on the pilot analyzing five key variables—the so-called “Five Ps”—during scheduled times or stages of the flight to ensure a successful outcome. The Five Ps … Continue reading
13 June 2014 1255Z Instrument pilots are in a good position to help fellow aviators by providing timely pilot reports (PIREPS). Today’s installment of Friday Focus on IFR underscores this point. Be a Good Citizen “Another way to use more … Continue reading
7 June 2014 1910Z Practicing a Localizer Approach at Akron Fulton (KAKR). Beautiful day to fly! Oh my goodness, there’s a runway ahead! … Continue reading
6 June 2014 1305Z Friday Focus on IFR Today’s Focus feature highlights the importance of getting the “Big Weather Picture” well in advance of proposed flights. “If you have a flight scheduled well in advance, begin a methodic ritual of … Continue reading
Aviator John Zimmerman,author and vice president of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, gives sound advice for using standard operating procedures (SOPs). He writes: “Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are commonly used in the corporate and airline flying world as a way of formalizing … Continue reading
26 May 2104 1928 Z IFR trip to Mansfield, OH with a “hold” at Manns. A good day to fly and to reflect on the dedicated lives of the men and women who made it so. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
23 May 2014 1325 Z Friday Focus on IFR Today’s Focus installment underscores the importance of using standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure that you exercise “due diligence” during every phase of flight. “Competent instrument pilots execute due diligence for … Continue reading
18 May 2014 0235 Z Prequel: Here’s the en route “composite” image that my co-pilot and I digested as we traveled on radar vectors from KMQJ (Indianapolis Regional) to KOSU (Ohio State). This on-board display set the occasion for us … Continue reading
17 May 2014 1745 Z Threading the needle in precipitation en route from Indianapolis Regional to KOSU (Ohio State). The Garmin 530 graphic below shows N2864F as it makes its way to Kolny, an IAF on the RNAV (GPS) 27 … Continue reading
16 May 2014 1935 Z Friday Focus on IFR Today’s “Focus” installment underscores the importance of using simulators during initial and recurrent training to maintain your proficiency. “When you cannot fly due to weather, minor medical conditions, or airplane unavailability, … Continue reading