AOPA Air Safety Institute video (1:35) addressing whether you really need flight following if you have ADS-B-In and can see nearby traffic.
Flight Safety
An Easier Way to Activate and Close Your VFR Flight Plan
Leidos Flight Service now has an easy way for you to activate or close your VFR flight plan via phone.
Are You Really Being Professional About Your Flying?
Some Read and Heed advice concerning AWOS and NOTAMS….
Revisiting the 180 Degree Turn After Takeoff
The AOPA Air Safety Foundation recently did a semi-scientific test of the “impossible turn” in a variety of aircraft types.
When What We Thought was Right is Not
Our actions when we find that we are wrong define the type of person that we are… in flying as well as in life.
Use Your Inflight Weather Information Wisely
Another in the FAA Safety Team’s videos from their program: 57 Seconds to Safer Flying
What are the Costliest Insurance Claims – and What Can We Do About it?
The AOPA Air Safety Institute did some research into aircraft insurance claims – here are their findings.
A Short Refresher on Hot Starts
A 6-minute video discussing the challenges and possible solutions to starting a heat-soaked fuel-injected engine.
