Noticing the signs on a perfect flying day
AOPA's 'Notice the Signs' safety tip explains why perfect flying days can be the most dangerous - and how to stay genuinely vigilant when conditions look ideal.
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Federal Aviation Regulation Ninety-One Point Two Oh Five, ATOMATOFLAMES, and Why the Mnemonic You Memorized for the Written Test Is Actually the Morning Checklist for Airworthiness
FAR 91.205 defines the minimum required instruments and equipment for GA aircraft - know which items ground the airplane and which can be legally deferred.
PatternHow To Do A VOR Check Before Your Next IFR Flight
FAR 91.171 requires a VOR check within the preceding 30 days for IFR nav - here are the 5 methods, tolerances, and logging rules.
TowerFAR Ninety-One Two Oh Five, the Instrument Checklist Behind the Word ATOMATOFLAMES, and Why the Placard on Your Panel Isn't the Whole Story on What Has to Work Before You Fly
FAR 91.205 and the ATOMATOFLAMES memory aid tell you what equipment your aircraft needs - but the real answer depends on when and how you fly.
PatternCarbon Monoxide in the Cockpit and the Decision You Have to Make Before You Feel Sick
Carbon monoxide poisoning is silent, odorless, and attacks your judgment first - here's the decision framework every pilot needs before they ever leave the ground.
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