Flying on a dying engine Sunday, 30 August 2015, early afternoon. Christchurch air traffic control logs a MAYDAY from a Piper Arrow PA-28R-200, after some sort of explosion, and partial engine failure. Read more about 'Flying on a dying engine'... Posted in Engines and engine failure, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, When things go wrong; Posted 10 years ago
A day in the life of a PLA Parachute landing areas (PLAs) indicate the main – but not the only – landing areas for major parachute operations. Read more about 'A day in the life of a PLA'... Posted in Adventure aviation; Posted 10 years ago
IFR circling speed restrictions Some confusion exists in the IFR arena about circling speed restrictions and how they affect circling area dimensions. Pilots unaware of these nuances risk flying outside the protected area. Read more about 'IFR circling speed restrictions'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 10 years ago
An excess of skill? How does a GA aircraft crash with two experienced pilots on board? Does the plethora of expertise in the cockpit actually increase the risk? If so, what can be done… Read more about 'An excess of skill?'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 10 years ago
Glass vs analogue Once upon a time, pilots learned to fly in a cockpit that sported dials and gauges. Now, many fly aircraft with multiple screens and flashing colours. Read more about 'Glass vs analogue'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Technology; Posted 10 years ago
I learned about flying from that A high-hours helicopter pilot learns that assumption is the mother of all foul-ups. Read the articleI learned about flying from that Read more about 'I learned about flying from that'... Posted in Health and human factors, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 10 years ago
Assertiveness in the aviation workplace Being assertive is not easy. It’s often easier to be aggressive or passive. Read more about 'Assertiveness in the aviation workplace'... Posted in Health and human factors; Posted 10 years ago
RPAS update New rules have been in place since 1 August 2015 for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (commonly called drones). Read more about 'RPAS update'... Posted in Drones and model aircraft; Posted 10 years ago
Don’t throw caution to the windsock When flying into a non-certificated aerodrome, the windsock doesn’t have all the answers. Read the articleDon’t throw caution to the windsock Read more about 'Don’t throw caution to the windsock'... Posted in Aerodromes; Posted 10 years ago
Precautionary landings If the one thing you could do to save your life and that of your passengers was to make a precautionary landing, why wouldn’t you do it? You might be… Read more about 'Precautionary landings'... Posted in Aerodromes, Health and human factors, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 10 years ago
