Pilot's Tip of the Week: "How should we approach landings at a strange field with no wind socks if we suspect a cross wind might exist?" - Anon.
Answer:
"First of all, have we done our planning? If we did we...
Free 8-minute audio by Rod Machado where he offers tips and tactics for landing in gusty conditions. Rod explains:
The hidden hazards associated with wind gusts
How to maintain better control during your approach
Avoiding...
"Of course, don’t get in a box canyon is the easy answer for this one, but that does not answer the question.
We are all aware of the accident over the East River in New York City wherein the pilot was unable to turn around in the...
From the Oz Report, v17, #123 (Friday, Jun 21 2013) ( ozreport.com )
"Viktor Moroz sends:
It all started with shoulder pain. I went to see the doctor who made me do x-rays and ultrasounds. Diagnosis: small...
the other day, for no good reason i changed my 12m wing for my 14.7. it was hot here in rain-country, in the upper 80s, i had to do it in the sun, i was tired and sweaty, it took several hours, and i KNOW i tightened the collar at back of the wing,...
Another cool tool is the "Tag Cloud"
Whenever you post a new page, photo or video, there is a box below the Text box for entering "Tags." Enter in that box whatever word would be a key word to search...
Pilots prepare for world record-setting flight in microlight
Pilots Richard Foster and Richard Bird are putting the finishing touches on their Ikarus C42 microlight aircraft, which they plan to fly next month 12,500 miles from Goodwood in...