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Leading Edge #21: Remember Your Cowl Flaps
By Thomas P. Turner
If you want to protect your engine and get better cruise speed, pay attention to that other cockpit control during your high-performance aircraft checkout.

Across the Pond #20: Report from Europe
By Liz Moscrop
Half of Europe seems to be in Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture this month, so it's left to those of us over here wishing we were there to scout around for what's new this side of the pond.

The Pilot's Lounge #129: Landings -- Watching The Really Good Pilots
By Rick Durden
AVweb's Rick Durden found some really good pilots at Oshkosh this year ... just by watching them land.

Probable Cause #62: Lucky, Or Good?
By Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside
You might be good enough to bend rules, but it could just be luck. What happens when the luck runs out?

The Savvy Aviator #60: Misfueled!
By Mike Busch
When piston airplanes are fueled with Jet A, people can die.

CEO of the Cockpit #85: Two Guys, a Gal, and a Bloody Mary Mix
By Kevin Garrison
People in aviation may have their differences, but there is peace in the valley at a fly-in.

Leading Edge #20: Choosing Your Takeoff
By Thomas P. Turner
You too can be a test pilot ... and test your airplane (and yourself) so you have more options when it isn't just a "normal" takeoff.

Across the Pond #19: Report from Europe
By Liz Moscrop
This month's column reports on good news for flying licenses, calls to action from Holland and BBGA and a deaf flight instructor.

The Pilot's Lounge #128: Oshkosh Arrival -- Let's Stay Alive This Year
By Rick Durden
EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh is coming ... and we need to step up the safety level again.

Probable Cause #61: Illegal IFR Flight
By Brian M. Jacobson
The time and effort spent earning an instrument rating offers a pilot more than just added flexibility. It could save your life.

The Savvy Aviator #59: EGT, CHT and Leaning
By Mike Busch
Why does proper leaning procedure seem to be such a confusing subject for pilots when it's so darn easy?

CEO of the Cockpit #84: Terms of Up-Gearment
By Kevin Garrison
Don't try to imitate the "heavy iron" pilots on the radio. They have their own language issues.

Leading Edge #19: Designing Your Flight Review
By Thomas P. Turner
The FAA-mandated Flight Review has some pretty basic requirements, but you can help your instructor make it more useful and meaningful for the flying you do.

Across the Pond #18: Report from Europe
By Liz Moscrop
VLJs are sprouting in Europe, as are new pilots and new kit helicopters, while airshow season kicks off in big ways.

The Pilot's Lounge #127: Unfairly Maligned Airplanes
By Rick Durden
Not every challenging airplane is actually a dog. AVweb's Rick Durden thinks some of the blame belongs to clueless pilots.

Probable Cause #60: Proficient Currency
By Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside
You might be current under the FARs, but are you proficient?

The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
By Mike Busch
"To err is human ..." and when aircraft mechanics make mistakes, bad things can happen.

CEO of the Cockpit #83: Never Kick a Frozen Chock
By Kevin Garrison
Stick around long enough and you'll feel the need to dispense wisdom about flight and life. AVweb's CEO of the Cockpit is a mere mortal in this regard.

Probable Cause #59: Failure To Identify
By Brian M. Jacobson
An engine failure in the clouds becomes even more challenging if the pilot misdiagnoses the problem.

Leading Edge #18: Achieving Balance
By Thomas P. Turner
Knowing your airplane's center of gravity is about much more than just keeping within the limits.

Across the Pond #17: Report from Europe
By Liz Moscrop
Across the Pond this month looks at impact of VLJs on Europe's ATC, the demise of a well-known manufacturer and key events to visit as show season gets underway.

The Pilot's Lounge #126: The Less-Than-Great Planes
By Rick Durden
Your favorite airplane may be my nemesis, and vice versa. But some planes have very few supporters, usually for good reasons.

Probable Cause #58: Known Deficiencies
By Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside
Pilots sometimes decide to live with some chronic mechanical problems. This time, it wasn't a good idea.

The Savvy Aviator #57: Making Metal?
By Mike Busch
The most crucial aspect of engine-condition monitoring is to ensure that nothing is coming apart inside the crankcase. Are you and your A&P doing it right?

CEO of the Cockpit #82: The Sky (Probably) Isn't Really Falling
By Kevin Garrison
AVweb's CEO of the cockpit is flying SIC in a Skyhawk, but he's lost his skill at being a tactful and deferential co-pilot.

Probable Cause #57: Out Of Control
By Robert P. Mark
Was a sudden physical or mechanical problem -- or some of both -- what led to this King Air pilot losing control of the aircraft?

Leading Edge #17: Having a Say in Fuel Costs
By Thomas P. Turner
With skyrocketing fuel costs, pilots are flying less or sometimes not at all. AVweb's Thomas P. Turner has good fuel-sipping suggestions that won't compromise safety.

Across the Pond #16: Report from Europe
By Liz Moscrop
The demise of the JAA, new aircraft on the horizon and heroic women feature in this month's report from AVweb's Liz Moscrop.

The Pilot's Lounge #125: To Abort; Perchance To Live
By Rick Durden
AVweb's Rick Durden had a close call when he didn't abort a bad takeoff, and he has suggestions for how to be a little more embarrassed but a little less dead.

Probable Cause #56: Night Shift
By Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside
Flying VFR at night can be very safe and enjoyable, but not when you're in the mountains.


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ACTIVE COLUMNS

Across the Pond
Liz Moscrop reports on the latest GA issues from Europe.

CEO of the Cockpit
Who's in charge of the airplane? Kevin Garrison knows.

Leading Edge
Stay on the Leading Edge of training and currency issues with Thomas P. Turner.

The Pilot's Lounge
Rick Durden presents frank discussions & flying controversies.

Probable Cause
AVweb's safety experts pick apart accident reports.

The Savvy Aviator
Mike Busch helps aircraft "operators" become better owners.

ARCHIVED COLUMNS

Desired Track (DTK)
Ways to be a better pilot from Jeb Burnside.

Eye of Experience
Howard Fried has been a CFI and Designated Examiner for decades. Enough said.

From the CFI
Good advice on becoming a better pilot from CFI Linda Pendleton.

Motor Head
Marc Cook loves engines — especially those in airplanes.

Pelican's Perch
AVweb's perennial Pelican, John Deakin, knows how it was done "in the good old days" and how it really ought to be done now.

Pilot Workshops
Free online pilot training and skill-building programs.

Say Again?
Learn better ways to use and communicate with ATC from Don Brown.

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