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“Right now I don't even know what I did wrong to lead to such a dangerous situation. I think its probably one of two things, I was fixated too much on the aim point and did not flare in time, or maybe I was too high, cut power too much for too steep a decent.” THIS is the thing. Your CFI needs...

I did a quick search and didn’t see this video mentioned. First off is the video of the flight, P-51 pilot in large formation, when the engine hiccups, runs again, then fails again, etc. ending up landing “off field”. Then the pilot being interviewed by another pilot, some months later, and he...

Here in Norway they issued a NOTAM, the version of FAA or NASA has closed airspace for VFR flying as of a few weeks ago. They do allow for PPA but mention most will be denied, unless a good reason, and flight instruction is not seen as a reason, not just flying for fun. They also are extending...

Seems reasonable. Not sure if the EU has done the same, but hopefully. Without the actual numbers I also suspected this, but wasn’t sure. They did claim empty flights were happening, if they were correct there might be more to it.

This got me wondering. That formula for converting Vspeeds from gross weight to actual weight... Can anyone go through it and explain exactly how the formula works? I was wondering the other day, Vspeeds when less than gross weight the Vspeed would be different but some types would result in...

I read a while back here in Europe about empty flights from the US still flying here. The article meant really empty of passengers. They said it was because of EU rules regarding routes. That it was “use them or lose them” which in this emergency seems very dumb. They also said they didn’t even...

Next up, auctioning off rental time when two or more want the same time! Maybe depends on how variable the weather is where you are. Here it would never work out booking long in advance. Also they’d be losing money for what? Everyone could just book (if they can still cancel) and just cancel if...

I was thinking the same thing. That to even attempt it, I would think one had to go through the plan while still on the ground, taking into account the current winds, how heavy the plane is, what minimum alt to even consider. Then I realized too, if it happens and you have done all the...

To me, looking at something, information with a “critical eye” doesn’t mean looking for a way to put something down, or dismiss. It means checking if the information is correct as far as one can tell, and also if it is missing important points or could be misleading. intentionally or not. It’s...

Good article. I notice though they don’t mention something I thought would also be a big factor, what the winds are doing. How much crosswind, whether you should turn into crosswind, also how much tailwind. Wouldn’t those also be huge factors in whether one could make it or not?

Dumb question, why don’t all planes have them, at least all new planes? Seems like it would be as fundamental as having flaps on a plane, or differential deployment of ailerons. Is there any downside to them?

When one stops talking don’t you have an equal chance to beat the other one to the mic? What, was the guy greased lightning on the mic key? The size of your ears has nothing to do with it :-)

My knowledge of multi engine flying is miniscule. But I have come to realize just reading here and there that it is a good deal more complex than single engine, and that the principles of single engine lay the groundwork for learning ME then. It would be interesting if someone experienced in ME...

The company I work for has several hundred thousand employees worldwide. Every now and then someone mistakenly (or ignorantly) sends an email to “all”, often with a very narrow bit of information intended maybe for one project. It’s one post, but the reactions often get into like fifty or so...

My knowledge of multi engine flying is miniscule. But I have come to realize just reading here and there that it is a good deal more complex than single engine, and that the principles of single engine lay the groundwork for learning ME then. It would be interesting if someone experienced in ME...

I get the feeling you suffer from the same thing I do, overthinking. You mention communication being a two way thing, but to me that would mean “Hold this” “Hold WHAT? You mean the controls or attitude?” “Attitude” Done. and I have experienced this kind of thing too. It sometimes feels for a...

This. Though I’m still not a very accomplished pilot, still a student, flying has actually made me a much better driver. I actually actively see driving as a skill, and try to drive expertly and it becomes rewarding instead of a chore. I like keeping my speed steady, coasting to a stop as...

Just wanted to mention...that first part of your post I bolded is the biggest thing to learn I think. I get that you understand it well, and do the same. I’ve been a guitarist most of my life, that anything else I ever tried to learn at some point in life I realized the technique or part of...

Brings up a point that I wondered about. I’m not at a busy airport, but no matter where, is there an acceptable way, where you wouldn’t be adding to radio “chatter” for a student pilot to tell the plane behind them “you can go ahead of me”? If both pilots are in line of sight of course one...

For me the biggest thing is attention to detail. Realizing that between not having my glasses (ok, that’s another...make sure I have my reading glasses on me) and being too quick to assess things and jumping to conclusions because of long experience is now leading me to mistakes I didn’t used to...