THE PILOTS JOURNAL
 
 

Most pilots learn to fly the plane but never learn how to properly tie-down an airplane when they are away from their home base. This skill is often ignored in standard training. However, failing to properly secure your aircraft can lead to expensive repairs or total loss.

Safe navigation follows, ensuring the flight's success. Think of a sudden engine failure, which is not common. It may sound silly, but the emergency alphabet is a great tool for students and even rusty pilots gain skill quickly. Knowing the ABCs for an emergency will likely lead to positive outcomes.

Are you a student pilot or a seasoned pilot, but don't get to fly as often? and you are having a hard time trying to pick good VFR checkpoints on a sectional chart for a cross- country flight, especially for the simulated cross country that the examiner will have you do on either your private or commercial pilot check ride? We have all been there, so we put together a few tips to help you out. What is a VFR checkpoint and a VFR waypoint? VFR checkpoints are geographical point