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  9 Times You Should Go-Around

  You should go-around if one of these happens to you before landing.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/23/2019
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  Your Engine Failed After Takeoff. Should You Return To The Runway?

  Pilots call it the "impossible turn" for a reason. Should you return to the airport, or land straight ahead? It depends...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/21/2019
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  How You Can Prevent An Elevator Trim Stall

  There's nothing wrong with going around when a landing just isn't working out. Just don't forget to compensate for trim as you add go-around power.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/18/2019
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  How A Turboprop Engine Works

  Turboprop engines combine the reliability of jets, with the efficiency of propeller driven aircraft at low to mid altitudes.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/16/2019

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  6 Things Every Pilot Should Know About Fuel Planning

  Fuel planning is one of your most important jobs. Here are some tips you should never forget.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/16/2019
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  Here's What You Need To Know About Flying Through MOAs

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/11/2019
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  7 Differences: Private Jet vs. Airline Flying For Pilots

  There are plenty of differences between flying as a corporate pilot and as an airline pilot. Here are some of the biggest.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/11/2019
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  How To Pick The Best VFR Cross-Country Checkpoints

  Have you ever picked a VFR checkpoint that you couldn't spot from the air? We've all been there.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/04/2019
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  Piper Nearly Collides With Parachutist In Class B Airspace

  While millions of skydivers take to the skies over the USA each year, only a handful of midair collisions have ever occurred between airplanes and skydivers since the 1930s. Here's what you should know when flying around parachute jump zones.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/02/2019

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  4 Things You Should Know About Runway Illusions, And How To Solve Them

  Have you ever flown into an exceptionally wide/narrow runway or one that has a noticeable slope? Here's what you should know about illusions you could encounter on your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 05/02/2019
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  How To Fly a Charted Visual Approach

  What's a charted visual approach? It's one of the most challenging and fun things you'll do as an instrument pilot. Here's how they work.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/27/2019
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  Here's Why You Should Take Noise Abatement Procedures Seriously

  Following noise-abatement procedures keeps people happy on the ground and results in fewer noise complaints. That's good for them, and it's even better for you. If the public doesn't see your plane or airport as a nuisance, there's not a reason to lobby against it.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/25/2019
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  Avoid These 10 Mistakes During Taxi

  There's a lot that can go wrong on the ground. Don't make these mistakes as you taxi to the runway.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/25/2019
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  Avoid This Mistake When Flying Your Next STAR Arrival

  Arrival procedures make your planning easy, but they also result in more pilot deviations than almost any other procedure. Don't make this mistake on your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/20/2019
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  What You Should Know About Angle-Of-Attack Indicators

  Have you ever flown an airplane with an AOA indicator? They're becoming more common in GA airplanes, and they're a great safety tool. Here's what you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/18/2019