Exploring

In the classic J.R.R. Tolkien trilogy Lord of the Rings, a small band of intrepid adventurers are sent on a near-impossible mission—to save the...

Here’s something new for me. Until my recently acquired GlaStar, I have never owned an airplane without an adjustable propeller. True, the Pulsar XP’s...

Recidivist readers will recall last month I went on a bender over a breeze in Mojave and how a single chock saved the day....

Just as we wrapped up our big-screen EFIS buyer’s guide in this issue, Garmin released its new GI 275. I’d heard rumors that Garmin,...

I’ve participated in countless conversations with homebuilders that included the phrase, “Just in case.” The phrase is usually used while discussing flight safety scenarios...

An all-in-one taillight and Mode S transponder.

One of the compelling reasons to aviate is it can demand the ultimate payment, and with an impartiality Hemingway appreciated. That alone elevates flying...

To quote a friend, “When you paint, the aircraft will never look better than when it leaves the paint shop. When you polish, it...

I logged my first official instructional flight on June 17, 1975, at age 15. I already had my private and an instrument rating before...

Aviation is a numbers game. We fly the airplane by the numbers, we use numbers to navigate and we have to deal with numbers...