Flight Safety

This article originally appeared in IFR Refresher, Feb. 2006. The Northeast winter weather was normal for February when the pilot of a Rockwell 500S Shrike Commander departed Naples, Fla., for Newport State Airport (KUUU) in Rhode Island. He had flight planned a stop in Wilmington, N.C., and the first leg of the flight went without […]

There seem to be a growing number of people who think that a cylinder head temperature (CHT) of 380 F is a universally good target to use for setting the mixture.Folks, it just ain’t so.It may work some of the time on some engines, but it’s a long way from universal, and I’d like to […]

I‘ve helped many pilots make the transition from four-seat, trainer-type airplanes into high-performance, retractable-gear airplanes and powerful light twins. If you’ve made that transition yourself, you probably remember zooming up through your desired (and perhaps air traffic control-assigned) altitude as you grew used to the new airplane, and the challenge of accurately transitioning to level […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Phazar Flight Support at KFTW in Fort Worth, Texas. AVweb reader James Knox says the facility staff are attuned to customer’s every need. “Phazar is a relatively new FBO, and they are just puppy-dog eager to please. (Or else […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Jet Aviation at KBED in Bedford, Mass. AVweb reader Paul Tollini says the FBO provides the same level of service, regardless of airplane size. “Unlike some other FBOs, at Jet Aviation BED all customers are valued regardless of the […]

On the first warm day in weeks I had gone out to the virtual airport to see if I could get an airplane started that had been tied down outside for over a month. I suspected that the siege of cold weather would have left the battery with a questionable level of oomph. (Don’t you […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Rexburg Air Service at KRXE in Rexburg, Idaho. AVweb reader Scott Brooksby says the FBO’s owner bent over backwards to accommodate him. “I landed last weekend for a mothers weekend at BYU Idaho. I was fueled quickly, and a […]

This article originally appeared in Aviation Safety, Jan. 2005. Scud running is the time-honored practice of trying to stay VFR down low between weather and terrain while motoring off to a destination. Generally, it involves a VFR-only pilot flying in good daytime visibility over flat terrain at an altitude that will clear charted obstacles. While […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to North Atlantic Air at KBVY in Beverly, Mass. AVweb reader Steven Swartz says employees at this FBO kept their cool under difficult weather conditions. “Four days after we received our just-repainted (and gorgeous) 1980 Warrior, the Northeast was hit […]

Rudder pedals are not meant to be footrests. In this 15 minute workshop, Wally Moran explains the importance of good rudder skills and how proper coordination improves safety, performance and passenger comfort. You will learn: Problems? See the FAQ below. More online Pilot Workshops are available here. Frequently Asked Questions Trouble viewing the video? Here […]