The Savvy Aviator #57: Making Metal? By Mike Busch The most crucial aspect of engine-condition monitoring is to ensure that nothing is coming apart inside the crankcase. Are you and your A&P doing it right?
Probable Cause #57: Out Of Control By Robert P. Mark Was a sudden physical or mechanical problem -- or some of both -- what led to this King Air pilot losing control of the aircraft?
Leading Edge #17: Having a Say in Fuel Costs By Thomas P. Turner With skyrocketing fuel costs, pilots are flying less or sometimes not at all. AVweb's Thomas P. Turner has good fuel-sipping suggestions that won't compromise safety.
Across the Pond #16: Report from Europe By Liz Moscrop The demise of the JAA, new aircraft on the horizon and heroic women feature in this month's report from AVweb's Liz Moscrop.
The Pilot's Lounge #125: To Abort; Perchance To Live By Rick Durden AVweb's Rick Durden had a close call when he didn't abort a bad takeoff, and he has suggestions for how to be a little more embarrassed but a little less dead.
Probable Cause #56: Night Shift By Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside Flying VFR at night can be very safe and enjoyable, but not when you're in the mountains.
The Savvy Aviator #56: Before You Yank That Jug ... By Mike Busch Your aircraft is undergoing its annual inspection, and your IA tells you that a cylinder has weak compression and has to come off. Here are some things to consider before you tell him to go ahead.
Probable Cause #55: Now What? By Brian M. Jacobson Before you shoot an approach, know what you're going to do when you get to the missed-approach point. A Bonanza pilot apparently didn't and paid for it with his life.
Leading Edge #16: Tools for Taxi Operations By Thomas P. Turner What could be easier than taxiing an airplane? Maybe not so easy, as the accident record shows. AVweb's Thomas P. Turner has some taxi tips.
Across the Pond #15: Report from Europe By Liz Moscrop Ruling delays, more consultations and possible new technologies are topics on the agenda in Europe this month.
Probable Cause #54: One-Minute Briefing By Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside To get results from your weather briefing, you have to make a small investment of your time.
The Savvy Aviator #55: Is Repair A Lost Art? By Mike Busch Aircraft parts are expensive, so we really should be repairing rather than replacing them whenever possible. We need to make this clear to our mechanics.
CEO of the Cockpit #80: The Urge to Merge By Kevin Garrison Another airline merger ... maybe. This time it's close to home for AVweb's CEO of the Cockpit, so he's sucking on oxygen.
Probable Cause #53: Untimely Distraction By Brian M. Jacobson A Caravan pilot stalls and crashes during a critical phase of the approach. A caution light may have drawn his attention from flying the airplane.
Across the Pond #14: Report from Europe By Liz Moscrop AVweb's Liz Moscrop has the latest Euro-aviation news, including changes in pilot ratings, expansion of Mustang and Diamond sales, and more.
The Savvy Aviator #54: How Much Insurance Do You Need? By Mike Busch It's important to carry enough liability insurance to protect your net worth. When it comes to hull insurance, however, having too much is almost as bad as having too little.
CEO of the Cockpit #79: In The "Outside" Loop By Kevin Garrison AVweb's Kevin Garrison doesn't ever fly for hire except for his airline. Well, there's this little bit of instructing he does ...
Probable Cause #51: Too Many Approaches By Brian M. Jacobson Caught by weather that was worse than anticipated, a Baron pilot has trouble getting established and eventually runs out of options.
Leading Edge #14: In-Close Approach Changes By Thomas P. Turner When ATC changes your approach clearance at the last minute, you need to be ready to switch gears fast ... or to say, "Unable."
Probable Cause #50: Asking For Trouble By Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside How many regulatory, operational and medical corners can we cut before something bad happens?
CEO of the Cockpit #78: Pilots Tired? No Way! By Kevin Garrison Want to find out if pilot fatigue is real? Ask for a real study by an independent agency. If you can find such an agency.
