While some pilots may opt to hang up their headsets during the cold winter weather, others embrace the change of season, taking advantage of the uncrowded skies, boosted performance, and winter’s unparalleled natural beauty. If you’re among those in the latter category, be sure to recognize the many risks inherent with winter flying, especially if […]

Pop Quiz: Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents occur primarily at night. True or False? Tap/click the link to see the answer and to find out more about avoiding CFIT.  

A GAJSC study of fatal general aviation loss-of-control accidents found that a significant number of them were attributable to human performance deficiencies and that basic human factors education would benefit all pilots. In this article, we’ll look at some human performance issues that can impact our piloting abilities, namely fatigue, stress, and maintaining a healthy […]

Failure to properly secure aircraft components can compromise powerplant and control system operation, leading to system and component failures. Properly secure aircraft components with safety wire, ensure that hardware locking mechanisms are properly installed on your aircraft, and check them often to confirm they are taut and ready for flight.

Tips to Help General Aviation Pilots Improve Overwater Flight Planning A General Aviation Joint Safety Committee (GAJSC) study (PDF download) suggests that improved survival planning and training are key factors in increasing pilot survivability in accidents and incidents. Earlier this year, we looked at some basic survival skills and resources. Let’s now take a closer […]

The FAA is making great strides to advance emerging aviation safety technology. Read more about regulatory roadblock reduction and attend a FAASTeam seminar to learn how you can leverage innovative, safety-enhancing technologies, such as angle of attack indicators, CO detectors, and more.

Does a thumbs-up from your mechanic mean you’re good to fly an aircraft that is undergoing maintenance? The short answer is absolutely not. The General Aviation Joint Safety Committee (GAJSC) has identified a number of fatal general aviation accidents caused by flying in an aircraft that was not approved for return to service while undergoing […]

One of the most effective ways to prevent becoming a statistic is to GO AROUND if something is not right. If you choose to continue with an unstabilized approach, you risk landing too high, too fast, out of alignment with the runway centerline, or otherwise being unprepared for landing.

The FAA’s WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program is one way for GA pilots to ensure they are competent, confident, and safe in their flight operations.

Survival planning before flight, along with survival training, can significantly improve pilots’ chances of surviving accidents and incidents. Are you prepared, and do you have the tools you need to survive an aviation accident? Let’s look at some tips, techniques, and training resources.