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Are two hands better than one?

by Jack Boyd

This snapshot was taken seconds away from a serious crash that happened recently during landing. Can you see the mistake the pilot is making? From time to time I observe a pilot gripping the yoke with two hands during the...

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Low or Slow= Checkride is over!

by Jack Boyd

“Get low or slow on one engine and the checkride is over” This is one of several admonitions (warnings) examiners brief multiengine applicants on prior to the flight portion of the Practical Test. Understanding the critical and likely irrecoverable nature...

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Forecasting Known Icing

by Jack Boyd

Ever wonder if it’s safe to fly when it’s snowing or when high humidity and freezing temperatures are forecasted? Well, the FAA used to consider snow and high humidity/cold temperatures to be a known-ice risk which grounded many aircraft. After...

Are two hands better than one?

Low or Slow= Checkride is over!

Forecasting Known Icing

Knowledge = Safety