Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

I did a checkride in 30 knot winds in the flatlands of Kansas, almost straight down the runway. It felt like pushing it for that airplane, but checkrides are so hard to schedule I went. Here’s a video of a 182 flipping in 30 knot winds at Las Vegas (with jet blast the deciding factor).

Knot 98

Knot Crosswind Rudder Turbulence 98

Jetwhine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Because I want to fly jets, sir!” I’ve been flying jets for years as a corporate pilot, but not real jets to some … like fighter jets. My goal in these Gauntlet jet-training sessions? Cram enough L–39 knowledge and skill into my brain to pass a type-rating checkride. asks Foley. In a non-U.S.-certified

Knot 52

Knot Rudder Pilot Jet 52

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes. AvioFuel makes it easy for pilots to calculate how much fuel to add during refueling operations.

Weather 91

Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

In business jets and airliners, the issue is usually being too fast, leading to a runway excursion and often substantial damage or even fatalities. In fact, I believe most pilots need fewer stalls and more slow flight in their training diet (at least after the Private checkride). Too much speed is almost as bad as too little.

Knot 98

Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 98