There’s been a lot of talk over the last few years about the pilot shortage. To be fair, there’s been talk about a pilot shortage for more than just a few years. We’ve seen pilot shortages since the beginning of commercial aviation. The current pilot shortage, however, has been a hot topic since at least […]
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More Frequent VFR Chart Updates
VFR sectional charts have been on a six-month cycle since I started flying in the mid-90s. The same for Terminal Area Charts, which I started using when the FAA upgraded the Cincinnati Class C airspace to Class B in 1999. Keeping up-to-date charts was pretty easy. I just bought a new Cincinnati, St. Louis, or […]
Becoming a Better CFI
The other day I was sitting in the flight school office catching up on some paperwork while one of my fellow instructors was talking with a new student. As he went through the things the student should expect from training, as well as providing tips and resources, I became increasingly convinced that my instructor abilities […]
Thoughts on the Nine-O-Nine Accident
The October 2, 2019 crash of the Nine-O-Nine, B-17 operated by the Collings Foundation, was certainly a tragedy on its own. The recent release of the FAA’s rescission of their Living History Flight Exemption has me thinking about the implications, which could be far more reaching than just one operator. Warbird tours are a wonderful […]
LPV? LNAV/VNAV? What’s My Minimum? Understanding GPS Approach Minimums
When it comes to GPS approaches, not all devices are created equal. This is especially true for older, non-WAAS GPS receivers. While flying a GPS approach seems simple, it can actually be one of the more complicated approaches you’ll fly. Understanding GPS approach minimums is critical to a successful approach. Early GPS Approaches In a […]