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.

A strong safety culture is key to managing risk in aviation. By better understanding human factors, we can enhance decision-making, improve safety protocols, and reduce errors.

Reasonable performance expectations, based on realistic data from flight data monitors, can help to forecast system/component problems before they reach the point of failure, resulting in safer flight operations.

Automation can be a life saver, but overreliance on it can lead you into terrain. Know the tech traps in your flight deck and how to avoid a mishap with automation.

Which way is really up? To some, this may sound like a silly or odd question, but for pilots, this can be a real concern. Statistics show that between 5 to 10% of all general aviation accidents are attributed to spatial disorientation, and 90% of those are fatal. Spatial orientation is our natural ability to […]

Since 2010, there have been 12 fatal aircraft accidents where CO impairment was the primary root cause. ☑️ Do you have a CO detector installed in your aircraft, or carry one on board with you when you fly? ☑️ Do you thoroughly inspect your exhaust system every 100 hours? Let’s spend a little time discussing […]

The 21st Century has brought an unprecedented wealth of information to general aviation cockpits. Near real-time graphical and textual weather products contribute greatly to pilot situational awareness and decision-making. However, pilots must understand the capabilities and limitations of the equipment and the information it provides. Let’s explore how general aviation pilots can use available weather […]