Weather
Written by Paul Craig
A good pilot customarily calculates a ground speed, duration and estimated fuel burn before each flight -- all from forecast winds -- and that's not so good...
Written by Paul Craig
It does seem logical that a 10-knot tailwind on the way back will 'pay you back' for the 10-knot headwind you had on the way out.
Written by Paul Craig
It's time to watch the Outside Air Temperature gauge and determine your altitudes based less on winds and more on how cold it is ... or suffer the consequences.
Written by Paul Craig
In the near future, using barometric pressure to determine altitude will be a thing of the past, but until then, it will pay to know a few of the altimeter's tricks.
Written by Paul Craig
Flying in the clouds may be the most demanding of pilot skills, but does flying IFR stretch a pilot's capabilities beyond the limits of safety?
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