General Aviation

Unserviceable equipment doesn’t always mean your aircraft is unsafe or illegal to fly. Even a meticulously maintained aircraft can encounter unexpected snags. These issues often arise right before a planned trip or when you’re far from home base. But that doesn’t necessarily mean your aircraft can’t be flown legally. Unserviceable equipment doesn’t automatically make the

Competently Operating Your Aircraft Engine is Vital to Becoming a Pilot and Aircraft Owner. In the previous blog post, I realised I got off track while discussing how becoming a pilot and aircraft owner can change your life. I got so immersed in the details that I focused more on how to own and operate

The Installation of Essential Equipment Should Be One of Your Top Priorities Early on Your Journey to Becoming a Pilot and Aircraft Owner. Previously, we discussed the five rules for efficient and effective maintenance, the basic rules for working with your maintenance shop and aircraft mechanic, and the importance of establishing an engine condition monitoring

Selecting Your Own Aircraft is Where the Fun Really Starts. Welcome to Becoming a Pilot and Aircraft Owner Part Three. In the last blog post, Part Two of this series, we discussed the importance of adding additional ratings, becoming proficient, and staying current as a pilot. We also touched on one of the most exciting aspects of

Adding Ratings and Buying Your Very Own Aircraft is Only the Beginning of Your Journey as a Pilot and Aircraft Owner. In the last blog post, we discussed the pains of modern travel. Whether you travel by airliner, public transport, or car, the experience can be frustrating. We also started to outline how becoming a

Travelling Has Become Increasingly Unbearable But Becoming a Pilot and Aircraft Owner Can Turn the Tide. Travelling today is often a hassle, whether for business or leisure. Commercial air travel starts with the frustrating booking process. Direct flights are scarce, and convenient timings are rare. Even after paying, you can’t guarantee seats next to each

People Love Their Tools and Gadgets, and Pilots are No Exception. Even More So, Some of the Accessories are Essential for General Aviation Pilots. No, it’s not just pilot’s glasses. Any serious pilot we know has a set of accessories they use for every flight. All of them have collected their accessories individually along the

Every Pilot Seeks to Select the Best Aviation Headset Available – More Often Than Not It’s Aviation Headsets from Bose or David Clark Headsets are critical because of their importance for proper and clear intercom and radio communication. In addition, pilots and their passengers wear them for long periods of time and want them to

A Sport Metaphor May Save Your Life. I recently watched one of Mike Patey’s videos titled “I’ve Lost 4 Friends in 60 Days – Aviation Safety Discussion”. In that particular video, Mike talks about aviation safety on the stage of an event hosted by Hangar 107 in Spanish Fork, Utah. He recently lost four good