Class G Airspace
Gee, I see lots of Airspace! Yes, I bet you do. It’s simpler than you think however. Remember that airspace comes in layers, we’ll go…
Class E Airspace
The Everywhere Airspace Echo airspace is the most common type of airspace you will encounter, no matter where it is you fly in the country. …
Class D Airspace
The real “Controlled” Controlled Airspace Class D airspace is controlled and also has a control tower for the corresponding airport that will issue clearances to…
Forward Slips and Side Slips
Boy, that’s a slippery subject! Actually, not really. Forward slips and side slips are relatively easy maneuvers to practice and learn, and while they may…
Soft Field Takeoff
Soft Field Takeoff Super soft ah!!! Well in this particular case, a soft field isn’t really a good thing. A true soft field (soft sand,…
Short Field Landing
Short Field Landing The idea here it to clear an imaginary (or real) 50′ obstacle and then land on a very “short” runway. You will…
Short Field Takeoff
Short Field Takeoff The purpose of a short field takeoff is to get the airplane off the ground and high enough to clear a 50′…
Touch and Go’s
The Art of the Touch and Go First of all, what are these touch and go’s everyone talks about? Basically, the idea is to land…
Go Arounds
If at first, you fail, then GO AROUND and try, try again. There’s no shame in realizing your approach down to the runway isn’t looking…
Aiming Points
Something to Aim For Whether shooting a bow and arrow, or landing a plane, it’s always important to have something to aim for (aim small…