THE PILOTS JOURNAL
 
 

. Safe winter flying requires careful planning and preparation. This post offers key tips to help pilots navigate cold weather conditions...

If you notice frost on your aircraft before an early flight, you might wonder whether it's safe to take off with just a little bit of frost.

Photo By: Shelby V. Icing is one of the most dangerous things in aviation, it causes an increase in drag and weight, while decreasing lift and thrust. General aviation aircraft are small, light aircraft which are not certified to fly in any icing conditions, and must exit conditions immediately. Pilots need to always refer to the Aircraft Flight Manual/Pilots Operating Handbook (AFM/POH) for more details. ​TYPES OF AIRCRAFT ICING There are two types of icing that affect aircr

September 21, 2021 Words by Red Horse Aviation You experience radio failure during a night flight and you need to land, and SOON!... ​ As we head into fall and soon into winter, the days are beginning to get shorter. That means that you maybe out flying after sunset, at least in the lower 48 states. Flying in Alaska during fall, winter, even early spring is a whole different story. But, this may happen at anytime, anywhere during the year. There are multiple scenarios where a