Remove Approach Remove Avionics Master Switch Remove Pilot
article thumbnail

This 1946 Ercoupe 415-C Is an Affordable, Vintage Charmer ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Its twin-tail design and bubble canopy have always turned heads, but pilots value the airplane just as much for its forgiving handling, light controls, and unique design philosophy that originally did away with rudder pedals altogether. While some models have since been modified, the spirit of simplicity remains.

article thumbnail

The Fateful Call

Photographic Logbook

It was evidence that high wing pilots who buy low wing airplanes need to process their surroundings in a different way. While grumpily snapping off switches during the shut down flow, I reached for the avionics master switch and noticed for the first time that the ship's ammeter was pegged at zero.

article thumbnail

Somatogravic: All Was Well for a Pilot, and Then It Suddenly Wasn’t

Flying Magazine

The pilot had topped off the plane for the two-hour flight from Smyrna Airport (KMQY) to Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) in Florida. Subscribe Now OK, the pilot replied, were going 090 at or above 3,000. The tower corrected him, and the pilot acknowledged. The pilot acknowledged. The pilot replied, 130 66BK.

Pilot 87