The alphabet all pilots use to communicate clearly over the radio is sometimes called the Aviation Alphabet or the NATO alphabet which was developed in the 1920-1940s for military and civilian communications. A hilarious side note is that it was another alphabet you would recognize from the military and in shows like Band of Brothers…
We’ve all had the scary flight whether it’s getting “slightly” lost or having a close call in the pattern. Here’s the scariest flight I’ve ever had. I was a training for my private pilot certificate and I was on my second cross country flight so saying I was a newbie would be an understatement. I…
It’s not new to anyone by now that Boeings troubles with the 737 Max aren’t going anywhere. First with the crash of multiple 737 Max’s due to software issues with a flight safety system and now with the recent loss of a emergency door plug at 14,000ft mid accent. What Happened With Alaska Airlines 737…
How Much Should I Fly? This is what I was asking myself a year or so ago. Becoming a pilot is great and you are full of vigor but if you’re flying for fun and not for a career you have less motivation to keep the same pace. There’s also a concern of getting out…
Owning and operating a small plane like a Cessna, Piper or Cirrus is an amazing experience and completely worth doing as a hobby if it’s something you can afford but what about commuting? Is it worth trying to fly for travel instead of driving or commercial aviation? Let’s take a look. Cost to Fly Commercial…
If you don’t know Trent Palmer he’s a back country pilot and a Youtuber who posts video’s of his exploits flying his Kitfox experimental aircraft primarily throughout Nevada, Idaho and Northern California. What you may not know is that he’s been in a battle with the FAA for his right to perform landings on soft…
There is no doubt that small planes have a higher probability of having an accident than a commercial airliner but today’s airliners are just about the safest way you can do anything. In fact the safest ways to travel in deaths per mile in the United States are ranked. Lowest deaths per mile in the…
My first flight in a small plane was my introductory flight at a small flight school in Norther California. I didn’t know what to expect but I had already caught the aviation bug. It was now time to find out if I liked flying or if I should keep my love of aviation to flight…
With so many celebrities enamored with Aviation it’s no wonder why so many movies incorporate or are solely focused on flying. Right up from I’m going to have to say sorry to Pearl Harbor, ConAir, Air Force One, Flight and Sully. Those aren’t really movies focusing on aviation itself, they are more about the drama…
I’m not one for burying the lead but I mean it when I say Sustainable Aviation fuel (100UL) is both worth it and not worth it. I’m going to stay away from the status of the certifications and what engines are cleared to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel and instead talk about my view of whether…
