Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) follow a slightly different format than METARs, and therefore, they deserve their own article. Like the other articles I have written on decoding NOTAMs and … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Understanding METARs
The Hard Part This is the part of the METAR that no one, including myself, pays attention to and for good reason. Half of the remarks section was never intended for pilots. Don't ignore the remarks … [Read more...]
How not to lose your pilot’s license: Aviation Safety Reporting System
There is no such thing as a mistake-free aviation career. We ALL f@#&*k up. You don't have to lose you license over a mistake, though. The Aviation Safety Reporting System may keep you from … [Read more...]
Best References for Instrument Pilots
If you think there is a lot to know to get your private pilot's license, wait until you get your instrument ticket! Instrument flying requires its own set of books and references. I have narrowed … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help You Sound Like a Pro on the Radio
Radio calls are perhaps one of the hardest parts of aviation. I still butcher radio calls and sometimes so spectacularly I have to laugh out loud to cover my embarrassment. My rate of failure has … [Read more...]