Flying Magazine

JULY 22, 2025

King noted that Epic focuses on stick-and-rudder skills to the point that the first time in the airplane the pilot uses absolutely none of the automation. Steering with the rudder pedals is direct and effective—brakes are only required for the tightest turns. Prior to takeoff, the rudder trim is set from 50 to 100 percent to the right.

Rudder

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

A NOTAM closing Alton Bay was still active until 7:00 am that morning. As expected, the NOTAM closing the ice runway did expire and no new notification replaced it. In the descent, wind direction rotated counterclockwise until it became a direct southerly crosswind. "Wakey-Wakey, Eggs and Bakey" It almost did not happen.

Runway

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

NRST: Descent Rate and Airport Finder Designed for pilots of any size aircraft, this app provides location-based information to guide you to the nearest airport should an unplanned deviation become necessary.Offers Apple Watch app. Pilot Workshops Explore Pilot Workshops’ collection of pilot proficiency courses in this app.

Weather

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Thinking we could be on fire, we initiated a 7000-fpm descent. Little thought is given to the fact that a 7000-fpm descent will fog the windows. We had checked weather, Notams, and everything else, and all seemed good. Later, YFB Twr/Wx said that an ice storm had knocked out both NDBs and that no Notam was ever issued.

Pilot